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What would I credit and debit for this question? Issued $86,000 of 8% bonds on December 31, 2017, at 103. The bonds pay interest every June 30 and December 31.
Bonds are issued at 103.It means proceeds from the issuance of bond will be more than par value.So, cash is debited | ||||||||||
and Bonds payable and premium on issuance of bonds are credited in this case. | ||||||||||
Cash received | 86000*103% | = | $ 88,580 | |||||||
Bonds Payable | $ 86,000 | |||||||||
Premium on issuance of bonds Payable | $ 2,580 | |||||||||
Thus, | ||||||||||
Cash is debited with | $ 88,580 | $ 88,580 | ||||||||
And | ||||||||||
Bonds Payable is credited with | $ 86,000 | |||||||||
and | ||||||||||
Premium on issuance of bonds Payable is credited with. | $ 2,580 | |||||||||
At each semi annual interest payment date, Interest Expense and Premium on bonds payable will be debited and Cash will be credited.