On January 1, Year 1, Sayers Company issued $280,000 of five-year, 6 percent bonds at 102. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The premium is amortized using the straight-line method. Required Prepare the journal entries to record the bond transactions for Year 1 and Year 2.

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Answer:

The cash received from bond issuance is journalized as follows:

Dr Cash                                $285,600

Cr  Bonds payable                                  $280,000

Cr Premium on Bonds payable                   $5,600

The June 30 and 31 December Year 1 interest on the bonds are recorded thus:

30 June

Dr Interest expense(bal fig) $7,840                                          

Dr Premium on bonds           $560

Cr Cash                                         $8400

31 December

Dr Interest expense(bal fig) $7,840                                          

Dr Premium on bonds           $560

Cr Cash                                         $8400

The June 30 and 31 December Year 2 interest on the bonds are recorded thus:

30 June

Dr Interest expense(bal fig) $7,840                                          

Dr Premium on bonds           $560

Cr Cash                                             $8400

31 December

Dr Interest expense(bal fig) $7,840                                          

Dr Premium on bonds           $560

Cr Cash                                            $8400

Explanation:

The amount realized from the bond is calculated thus:

$280,000*102%=$285,600

Premium on  bond=Bonds proceeds-par value

                                =$285,600-$280,000

                                =$5,600

Semi-annual amortization of bond premium=$5,600/5*6/12

                                                                         =$560

Semi-annual interest payment=$280,000*6%*6/12

                                                 =$8,400