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5 May, 07:10

On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $600,000. The bonds mature in 3 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds are sold for $564,000. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is:

A) Debit Interest Expense $15,000; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $6,000; credit Cash $21,000.

B) Debit Interest Expense $21,000; credit Cash $21,000.

C) Debit Interest Payable $21,000; credit Cash $21,000.

D) Debit Interest Expense $21,000; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $6,000; credit Cash $15,000.

E) Debit Interest Expense $27,000; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $6,000; credit Cash $21,000.

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  1. 5 May, 07:28
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    E) Debit Interest Expense $27,000; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $6,000; credit Cash $21,000.

    Explanation:

    face value 600,000

    cash proceeds 564,000

    Discount 36,000

    total payment: 3 year 2 payment a year = 6

    36,000 / 6 = 6,000 amortization per year

    cash proceed per payment 600,000 x 0.07/2 = 21,000

    6,000 amortization

    interest expense 27,000
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