Respuesta :
Solution :
a). Prepare the journal entry to record the bonds' issuance as shown below:
Interest paid = [tex]$\$630,000 \times 9\%\times \frac{1}{2}$[/tex]
= $ 28,350
Date Accounts titles and explanation Debit ($) Credit($)
1 Jan 2018 Cash 571,310
Discount on bonds payable 58,690
($ 630,000 - $ 571,130)
Bonds payable 630,000
b). Preparing the journal entries to record the first two interest payments :
Date Accounts Titles and explanation Debit($) Credit($)
30/6/2018 Interest expense 35,686.25
Discount on bonds payable 7,336.25
Cash 28,350
31/12/2018 Interest expense 35,686.25
Discount on bonds payable 7,336.25
Cash 28,350
