Joe’s Corporation sold its $272,000, 9.50 percent bonds for $330,653 on January 1, 2020. The bondholders could make 6.50 percent for a similar investment in the market. The bonds mature on December 31, 2029 and will pay cash interest annually every December 31. Assume Joe’s Corporation uses the effective-interest method to amortize any discount or premium.
Ans:
Issued 9.5% Bonds with book value $272,000 for $333,653.
Premium on Bonds : $333,653 - $272,000 = $61,653
Journal entry to record above transactions will be :
Date | Description | Debit | Credit |
January 1, 2020 | Cash | 333,653 | |
9.5% Bonds | 272,000 | ||
Premium on bonds (To report the issue of bonds at premium) |
61,653 |
||
31 Dec , 2020 | Interest on Bonds (6.5% of 333,653) | 21,687.44 | |
Premium on bonds (25,840 - 21,687.44) | 4,152.56 | ||
Cash (272,000*9.5%) ( To report the payment of first interest and amortisation of premium over the period of bond life based on effective interest method) |
25,840 |
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