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Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions related to long-term bonds of Quirk Co. (a) On April 1, 2016, Quirk issued $2,000,000, 9% bonds for $2,151,472 including accrued interest. Interest is payable annually on January 1, and the bonds mature on January 1, 2026. (b) On July 1, 2018 Quirk retired $600,000 of the bonds at 102 plus accrued interest. Quirk uses straight-line amortization.
S.NO |
Account Titles and Explanation |
Debit |
Credit |
(a) |
Cash |
$ 21,51,472 |
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Bonds Payable |
$ 20,00,000 |
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Interest Expense ($20,00,000 X 9% X 3/12) |
$ 45,000 |
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Premium on bonds payable (Bal. Fig.) |
$ 1,06,472 |
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Note: Interest for 3 months is taken from Jan to March |
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(b) |
Interest Expense (Bal. Fig.) |
$ 25,362 |
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Premium on bonds payable [$1,06,472 X ($6,00,000/$20,00,000) X (6/117)] |
$ 1,638 |
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Cash ($6,00,000 X 9% X 6/12) |
$ 27,000 |
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Note: From April 1, 2016 to January 1,2026 = 117 months ; From April 2018 to July 2018 = 6 m months |
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Bonds Payable |
$ 6,00,000 |
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Premium on bonds payable [$1,06,472 X ($6,00,000/$20,00,000) X (90/117)] |
$ 24,570 |
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Cash ($6,00,000 X 1.02) |
$ 6,12,000 |
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Gain on redemption of bonds (Bal. Fig.) |
$ 12,570 |
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Note: From July 1, 2018 to January 1,2026 = 90 months |