Ivanhoe Corporation issued $468,000 of 6% bonds on May 1, 2020. The bonds were dated January 1, 2020, and mature January 1, 2023, with interest payable July 1 and January 1. The bonds were issued at face value plus accrued interest. Prepare Ivanhoe’s journal entries for (a) the May 1 issuance, (b) the July 1 interest payment, and (c) the December 31 adjusting entry

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Answer:

May 1, 2020

Dr Cash $477,360

Cr Bonds Payable $468,000

Cr Interest Expense $9,360

July 1, 2020

Dr Interest Expense $14,040

Cr Cash $14,040

Dec 31, 2020

Dr Interest Expense $14,040

Cr Interest Payable $14,040

Explanation:

May 1, 2020

Dr Cash $477,360

Cr Bonds Payable $468,000

Cr Interest Expense $9,360

(Accrued Interest = 468,000 x 6% x 4/12)

July 1, 2020

Dr Interest Expense $14,040

Cr Cash $14,040

(Bond interest expense = $468,000 x 6% x 6/12)

Dec 31, 2020

Dr Interest Expense $14,040

Cr Interest Payable $14,040