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18 April, 21:41

Prepare the journal entries for the issuance of the bonds in both 1 and 2. Assume that both bonds are issued for cash on January 1, 2013.

1. Enviro Company issues 8%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $250,000 and semiannual interest payments. On the issue date, the annual market rate for these bonds is 10%, which implies a selling price of 87 1/2. The straight-line method is used to allocate interest expense.

2. Garcia Company issues 10%, 15-year bonds with a par value of $240,000 and semiannual interest payments. On the issue date, the annual market rate for these bonds is 8%, which implies a selling price of 117 1/4. The effective interest method is used to allocate interest expense.

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  1. 18 April, 21:46
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    The journal entries are shown below:

    1. Cash A/c Dr $218,750 ($250,000 * 0.875)

    Discount on bonds payable A/c $31,250

    To Bonds payable A/c 250,000

    (Being bond is issued at a discount is recorded)

    2. Cash A/c Dr $281,400 ($240,000 * 1.1725)

    To Premium on bonds payable A/c $41,400

    To Bonds payable A/c 240,000

    (Being bond is issued at a discount is recorded)
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