In: Accounting
On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $380,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 6% and the bonds are sold for $396,210. The journal entry to record the issuance of the bond is:
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Debit Cash $380,000; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $16,210; credit Bonds Payable $396,210.
Debit Cash $396,210; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $16,210; credit Bonds Payable $380,000.
Debit Cash $396,210; credit Bonds Payable $396,210.
Debit Cash $396,210; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $16,210; credit Bonds Payable $380,000.
Debit Bonds Payable $380,000; debit Bond Interest Expense $16,210; credit Cash $396,210.
Debit Cash $396210, Credit Premium on bonds payable $16210 and Credit Bonds payable $380000 | ||
Workings: | ||
Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
Cash | $ 3,96,210 | |
Bonds payable | $ 3,80,000 | |
Premium on bonds payable | $ 16,210 | |