In: Accounting
Sunland, Inc. had outstanding $5,460,000 of 11% bonds (interest payable July 31 and January 31) due in 10 years. On July 1, it issued $9,750,000 of 10%, 15-year bonds (interest payable July 1 and January 1) at 97. A portion of the proceeds was used to call the 11% bonds (with unamortized discount of $109,200) at 102 on August 1. Prepare the journal entries necessary to record issue of the new bonds and the refunding of the bonds.
Date | Account | Debit | Credit | Explanation |
Jul.1 | Cash | 9,457,500 | 97% of face value | |
Discount on bonds payable | 292,500 | 3% of face value | ||
Bonds payable | 9,750,000 | Face value | ||
[Entry to record issue of bonds] | ||||
Aug.1 | Interest expense | 50,050 | one month | |
Bonds payable | 5,460,000 | Face value | ||
Discount on bonds payable | 109,200 | Unamortized value | ||
Cash | 5,569,200 | 102% of face value | ||
Loss on redempion of bonds | 168,350 | Balancing amount |