Swanson Corporation issued $8 million of 20-year, 8 percent bonds on April 1, 20
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Swanson Corporation issued $8 million of 20-year, 8 percent bonds on April 1, 2011, at 102. Interest is due on March 31 and September 30 of each year, and all of the bonds in the issue mature on March 31, 2031. Swanson's fiscal year ends on December 31. Prepare the following journal entries: a. Prepare the journal entry at April 1, 2011, to record the issuance of the bonds. (Omit the "$" sign in your response.) Date General Journal Debit Credit Apr. 1, 2011 b. Prepare the journal entry at September 30, 2011, to pay interest and to amortize the bond premium. (Omit the "$" sign in your response.) Date General Journal Debit Credit Sept. 30, 2011 c. Prepare the journal entry at March 31, 2031, to pay interest, amortize the bond premium, and retire the bonds at maturity (make two separate entries). (Omit the "$" sign in your response.) Date General Journal Debit Credit Mar. 31, 2031 Mar. 31, 2031Explanation / Answer
A. a. Prepare the journal entry at April 1, 2011, to record the issuance of the bonds.
Bonds value is 8. million and are issued at a premium of 2%. That is bond of 100 issued for 102.
Total value of premium = 8000,000 X 2 % = 160,000
Entry at the date of Issue :
Cash / Bank - Debit -.......................................… 8,160,000 ( 8400,000 + 160000)
Bonds -Issued 8% 800,000 of 100$ each - Credit.......................8000,000
Premium on bonds -Debit..................................… 160,000
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