In: Accounting
On January 1, 2021, Universe of Fun issues $900,000, 8% bonds that mature in 10 years. The market interest rate for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 9%, and the bonds issue for $841,464. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.
Required:
1. Complete the first three rows of an amortization schedule.
2. Record the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2021.
3. Record the interest payments on June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
1) Amortization table
Date | Interest expense | Interest paid | Amortization | Carrying value |
Jan 1 | 841464 | |||
June 30 | 841464×9%×6/12 = 37866 | 36000 | 1866 | 843330 |
Dec 31 | 37950 | 36000 | 1950 | 845280 |
2) Journal entry
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
Jan 1 | Cash | 841464 | |
Discount on bonds payable | 58536 | ||
Bonds payable | 900000 |
3) Journal entry
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
June 30 | Interest expense | 37866 | |
Cash | 36000 | ||
Discount on bonds payable | 1866 | ||
Dec 31 | Interest expense | 37950 | |
Cash | 36000 | ||
Discount on bonds payable | 1950 |
1) Amortization table
Date | Interest expense | Interest paid | Amortization | Carrying value |
Jan 1 | 841464 | |||
June 30 | 841464×9%×6/12 = 37866 | 36000 | 1866 | 843330 |
Dec 31 | 37950 | 36000 | 1950 | 845280 |