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23 June, 15:48

Blossom Electric sold $3,800,000, 8%, 10-year bonds on January 1, 2020. The bonds were dated January 1 and pay interest annually on January 1. Blossom Electric uses the straight-line method to amortize bond premium or discount. The bonds were sold at 103. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2020.

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  1. 23 June, 16:11
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    Dr cash $3 914 000 Cr bond premium $114 000 cr Bonds payable $3800000

    Explanation:

    Bond sold at a premium

    $3800000 (103%) = $3 914 000

    Bond premium = Bond sold at Premium-Par value bonds

    $3 914 000-$3 800 00=$114 000

    then the par value bond = $3800000
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