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4 November, 00:33

On January 1, 2021, a company issues $720,000 of 8% bonds, due in six years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 7%, the bonds will issue at $754,788.

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(a) Record the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two semi-annual interest payments on June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021. (Round your answers to the nearest dollar amount.)

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  1. 4 November, 00:53
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    a.

    1 Jan 2021 Cash $754788 Dr

    Bonds Payable $720000 Cr

    Premium on Bonds Payable $34788 Cr

    30 June 2021 Interest Expense $28800 Dr

    Cash $28800 Cr

    31 Dec 2021 Interest Expense $28800 Dr

    Cash $28800 Cr

    Explanation:

    The bonds are issued at more than their par value thus, it is an issue on premium. The premium amount is the difference in issue value and par value = 754788 - 720000 = 34788

    The interest is payable on 8% p. a of par value which come out to be 720000 * 0.08 = 57600

    This interest is paid semi annually in cash. the semi annual payment will be 57600 / 2 = $28800
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