In: Accounting
Journalizing bond transactions
Power Company issued a $1,000,000, 5%, 5-year bond payable at face value on
January 1, 2018. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1.
Requirements
1. Journalize the issuance of the bond payable on January 1, 2018.
2. Journalize the payment of semiannual interest on July 1, 2018.
Step 1: Definition of bonds payable
Bond payable is known as a type of liability account. It contains the amount owed by the bond issuer.
Step 2: Journal entry of the issue of bond
Date |
Particulars |
Debit |
Credit |
January 1, 2018 |
Cash |
$1,000,000 |
|
|
5% Bonds Payable |
|
$1,000,000 |
|
(Being Entry of the issue of bonds) |
|
|
The cash account is debited with $1,000,000, and the 5% bonds payable charge is credited with $1,000,000.