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S12-7 Journalizing bond transactions
Owen Company issued a $110,000, 11%, the 10-year bond payable at 94 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 and amortization of the bond
discount or premium 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: Entry for the issue of bond
Date |
Particulars |
Debit |
Credit |
January 1, 2018 |
Cash |
$103,400 |
|
|
11% Bonds Payable |
|
$103,400 |
|
(Being Entry of the issue of bonds) |
|
|
Step 3: Entry for the issue of bond
Date |
Particulars |
Debit |
Credit |
July 1, 2018 |
Interest Expense |
$6,050 |
|
|
Discount on Bonds Payable |
|
$330 |
|
Cash |
|
$5,720 |
|
(Being Entry of the payment of interest) |
|
|
The cash account is debited with $103,400 and the 11% bonds payable account is credited with $103,400.