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The Sage Company issued $230,000 of 12% bonds on January 1, 2017. The bonds are due January 1, 2022, with interest payable each July 1 and January 1. The bonds were issued at 102. Prepare the journal entries for (a) January 1, (b) July 1, and (c) December 31. Assume The Sage Company records straight-line amortization semiannually.
Face Value of Bonds | 230,000.00 | ||
Money received on issue = 200,000*102% | 234,600.00 | ||
Premium on Issue of bonds= 234,600 - 230,000 | 4,600.00 | ||
No of periods | 10.00 | ||
Premium written off every half years = 4600/10 | 460.00 | ||
Journal Entries | |||
Date | Particulars | Dr Amt | Cr Amt |
Jan 01 '2017 | Cash A/C Dr | 234,600.00 | |
To Bonds Payable | 230,000.00 | ||
To Premium on Bonds payable | 4,600.00 | ||
Jul 01 '2017 | Interest Expense Dr | 13,340.00 | |
Premium on Bonds Payable Dr | 460.00 | ||
To Cash | 13,800.00 | ||
(230,000*12%*1/2) | |||
Dec 31'2017 | Interest Expense Dr | 13,340.00 | |
Premium on Bonds Payable Dr | 460.00 | ||
To Interest payable | 13,800.00 | ||