Question

On January 1, Boston Enterprises issues bonds that have a $1,350,000 par value, mature in 20 years, and pay 8% interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds are sold at par. 1. How much interest will Boston pay (in cash) to the bondholders every six months? 2. Prepare journal entries to record (a) the issuance of bonds on January 1, (b) the first interest payment on June 30, and (c) the second interest payment on December 31. 3. Prepare the journal entry for issuance assuming the bonds are issued at (a) 97 and (b) 103.

Answer 1

1. The amount of interest that Boston Enterprises will pay in cash to the bondholders every six months is $54,000 ($1,350,000 x 4%).

2. The preparation of the journal entries to record the following for Boston Enterprises is:

January 1:

Debit Cash $1,350,000

Credit Bonds Payable $1,350,000

• To record the issuance of bonds at par for cash.

2. b) The first interest payment on June 30:

June 30:

Debit Interest Expense $54,000

Credit Cash $54,000

• To record the first interest payment.

2. c) The second interest payment on December 31:

December 31:

Debit Interest Expense $54,000

Credit Cash $54,000

• To record the first interest payment.

3) The preparation of the journal entry for the issuance of the bonds, assuming the bonds are issued at:

a) 97:

Debit Cash $1,309,500

Debit Bonds Discounts $40,500

Credit Bonds Payable $1,350,000

• To record the issuance of bonds at par at a discount.

b) 103:

Debit Cash $1,390,500

Credit Bonds Payable $1,350,000

Credit Bonds Premium $40,500

To record the issuance of bonds at par at a premium.

Data and Calculations:

Bonds face value = $1,350,000

Maturity period = 20 years

Issuance date = January 1

Interest rate = 8%

Interest payment = semi-annually

Interest payment dates = June 30 and December 31

Transaction Analysis:

2. a) The issuance of the bonds on January 1:

Cash $1,350,000 Bonds Payable $1,350,000

2. b) The first interest payment on June 30:

Interest Expense $54,000 Cash $54,000

2. c) The second interest payment on December 31:

Interest Expense $54,000 Cash $54,000

3) The preparation of the journal entry for the issuance of the bonds, assuming the bonds are issued at:

a) 97:

Cash $1,309,500 Bonds Discounts $40,500 Bonds Payable $1,350,000

b) 103:

Cash $1,390,500 Bonds Payable $1,350,000 Bonds Premium $40,500

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