Assume the same information as in IFRS14-5, except that the bonds were issued at 84.95 to yield 12%. Prepare the journal entries to record (a) the issuance of the bonds, (b) the payment of interest and related amortization on July 1, 2017, and (c) the accrual of interest and the related amortization on December 31, 2017. (Round to the nearest dollar.)

Short Answer

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  1. The bonds are issued at a discount of$120,400.
  2. Discount of$776 was amortized on 1 July 2017.
  3. Interest expenses of$40,823 were reported on 31 Dec 2017.

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01

Definition of Bonds Payable

Bonds payable can be defined as the security issued by the business entity for generating cash for the business entity. These securities are debt securities.

02

Issuance of bonds

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

1 Jan 2017

Cash

$679,600

Discount on bond payable

$120,400

Bond payable

$800,000

03

Payment of interest and amortization

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

1 July 2017

Interest expenses

$40,776

Discount on bond payable

$776

Cash

$40,000

Working note: Amortization table

Date

Cash interest at the stated rate on bond payable (5%)

Interest expenses at market rate on carrying value (6%)

Discount amortized

Unamortized Discount

Bond payable

Carrying value

1 Jan 2017

$120,400

$800,000

$679,600

1 July 2017

$40,000

$40,776

$776

$119,624

$800,000

$680,376

31 Dec 2017

$40,000

$40,823

$823

$118,801

$800,000

$681,199

04

 Accrual of interest and amortization

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

31 Dec 2017

Interest expenses

$40,823

Discount on bond payable

$823

Interest payable

$40,000

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