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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.