On January 1, 2021, White Water issues $540,000 of 7% bonds, due in 10 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. The market interest rate on the issue date is 6% and the bonds issued at $580,169. If the market interest rate increases to 8% on December 31, 2023, it will cost $511,480 to retire the bonds. Record the retirement of the bonds on December 31, 2023.
Amortization Schedule | ||||
Date | Cash Paid | Interest Expense | Premium Amortized | Bond Carrying Value |
Jan. 1, 2021 | 580169 | |||
Jun. 30, 2021 | 18900 | 17405 | 1495 | 578674 |
Dec. 31, 2021 | 18900 | 17360 | 1540 | 577134 |
Jun. 30, 2022 | 18900 | 17314 | 1586 | 575548 |
Dec. 31, 2022 | 18900 | 17266 | 1634 | 573915 |
Jun. 30, 2023 | 18900 | 17217 | 1683 | 572232 |
Dec. 31, 2023 | 18900 | 17167 | 1733 | 570499 |
Cash paid = 7% x $540000 x 6/12 = $18900
Date | Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
December 31, 2023 | Bonds payable | 540000 | |
Premium on bonds payable | 30499 | ||
Gain on redemption of bonds | 59019 | ||
Cash | 511480 | ||
(To record the retirement of bonds) |
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