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Chapter 12: Q17SE_2 (page 658)

Using the effective-interest amortization method

On December 31, 2018, when the market interest rate is 6%, Benson Realty issues

\(700,000 of 6.25%, 10-year bonds payable. The bonds pay interest semiannually. Benson

Realty received \)713,234 in cash at issuance.

Requirements

1. Prepare an amortization table using the effective interest amortization method for

the first two semiannual interest periods. (Round to the nearest dollar.)

2. Using the amortization table prepared in Requirement 1, journalize issuance of the

bonds and the first two interest payments.

Short Answer

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The cash account is debited with $713,234, and the payable bond account is credited with $713,234.

Step by step solution

01

Definition of journal entry

The journal entry is the record maintain on daily basis to show the financial transactions or events of the company.

02

Journal entries and the payment of interest  

Date

Particulars

Debit

Credit

December 31, 2018

Cash

$713,234

6% Bonds Payable

$713,234

(Being issue entry of the bonds)

June 30, 2019

Interest Expense

$21,398

Premium on Bonds

$477

Cash

$21,875

(Being entry for the payment of interest)

December 31, 2019

Interest Expense

$21,411

Discount on Bonds

$464

Cash

$21,875

(Being entry for the payment of interest)

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