In: Accounting
On January 1, 2008, Shelly Corp. issued $8,000,000 face value
20-year bonds at 101. Bond issuance costs total $40,000. The bonds
pay interest semi-annually on Jan 1 and Dec 1. Shelly uses
straight-line amortization. On Jan 1, 2016, Shelly calls the entire
issue at 103 and cancels it.
Required: Prepare the journal entry for this bond redemption on Jan
1, 2016. Please show all work