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On January 1, 2019 Lightfoot Corporation issues 10%, 5-year bonds with a face value of $275,000 when the effective interest rate is 9%. Interest is to be paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Lightfoot uses the effective interest method to amortize the premium on June 30, 2019.
Prepare the journal entry to record the first interest payment on June 30, 2019.
Semi Annual interest payment = 275,000 x 10% x 6/12
= $13,750
Present value of principal to be received at the maturity = Par value of bonds x Present value factor (r%, n)
= 275,000 x Present value factor (4.5%, 10)
= 275,000 x 0.64393
= $177,080.75
Present value of interest to be received periodically over the term of the bonds = Interest x Present value annuity factor (r%, n)
= 13,750 x Present value annuity factor (4.5%, 10)
= 13,750 x 7.91272
= $108,799.90
Selling price of bond = Present value of principal to be received at the maturity + Present value of interest to be received periodically over the term of the bonds
= 177,080.75+108,799.9
= $285,881
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
June 30, 2019 | Interest expense | $12,865 | |
Premium on bonds payable | $885 | ||
Cash | $13,750 |
Effective interest rate = 9%
Interest expense to be recorded on June 30, 2019 = Carrying value of bonds x Effective interest rate x 6/12
= 285,881 x 9% x 6/12
= $12,865
Premium on bonds payable to be amortized on June 30, 2019 = Semi annual interest payment - Interest expense to be recorded on June 30, 2019
= 13,750-12,865
= $885
Note: Exact answer may slightly differ due to rounding off and factor value considered
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