Debt Issued at a Premium (Straight Line) On January 1, 2020, Ironman Steel issued $800,000, 8-year bonds for $869,000. The stated rate of interest was 6% and interest is paid annually on December 31. Required: Prepare the necessary journal entry on December 31, 2023, assuming the straight-line method is followed. 2023 Dec. 31 Interest Expense Premium on Bonds Payable Cash (Record interest expense)
The journal entry on December 31, 2023 to record the Interest Expenses
Account Titles and Explanation |
Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Interest Expenses A/c |
39,375 |
|
Premium on Bond Payable A/c |
8,625 |
|
To Cash [ $800,000 x 6%] |
48,000 |
|
[Journal entry on December 31, 2023 to record the Interest Expenses] |
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Issue Price of Bond = $869,000
Face Value of Bond = $800,000
Premium on Bond Payable
Premium on Bond Payable = Issue Price of the Bond – Face Value
= $869,000 – 800,000
= $69,000
Annual Amortization of Premium on Bond Payable
= $69,000 / 8 Years
= $8,625 per year
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