Answer:
The issuer will record the sale with a debit to Discount on Bonds Payable in the amount of $1,000.
Explanation:
The bond is issued on discount when the issuance price is less than the face value of the bond. The discount is expensed over the bond period until maturity. It is added to the interest expense value to expense it.
Face Value of the Bond = $60,000
Issuance Value = $59,000
Discount amount = $60,000 - $59,000 = $1,000
Journal Entry Will be as follow
Dr. Cash $59,000
Dr. Discount on Bond $1,000
Cr. Bond Payable $60,000