The following amortization and interest schedule reflects the issuance of 10-yea
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The following amortization and interest schedule reflects the issuance of 10-year bonds by Sage Corporation on January 1, 2011, and the subsequent interest payments and charges. The company’s year-end is December 31, and financial statements are prepared once yearly.
Amortization Schedule
Year
Cash
Interest
Amount
Unamortized
Carrying
Value
Amortization Schedule
Year
Cash
Interest
Amount
Unamortized
Carrying
Value
Explanation / Answer
Sage Corporation
Journal Entries –
Date
Account Titles and Explanation
Ref. No.
Debit
Credit
1-Jan-11
Cash
$189,284
Discount on Bonds Payable
$24,116
Bonds Payable
$213,400
(To record the issuance of bond)
Date
Account Titles and Explanation
Ref. No.
Debit
Credit
31-Dec-11
Interest Expense
$22,714
Discount on Bonds Payable
$1,374
Interest Payable
$21,340
(To record accrued interest and interest expense)
1-Jan-18
Interest Payable
$21,340
Cash
$21,340
(To record payment of interest)
31-Dec-18
Interest Expense
$24,378
Discount on Bonds Payable
$3,038
Interest Payable
$21,340
(To record accrued interest expense and interest payable)
Date
Account Titles and Explanation
Ref. No.
Debit
Credit
1-Jan-11
Cash
$189,284
Discount on Bonds Payable
$24,116
Bonds Payable
$213,400
(To record the issuance of bond)
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