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polk incorporated issued 260,000 of 13% bonds on July 1, 2013, for $268,842.07.

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Question

polk incorporated issued 260,000 of 13% bonds on July 1, 2013, for $268,842.07. The bonds were dated January 1, 2013, pay interest on each June 30 and December 31, are due December 31, 2017, and were issued to yield 12%. Polk uses the effective interest method of amortization.
Prepare the journal entries to record the issue of the bonds on July 1. 2013, and the interest payments on December 31, 2013, and June 30, 2014. polk incorporated issued 260,000 of 13% bonds on July 1, 2013, for $268,842.07. The bonds were dated January 1, 2013, pay interest on each June 30 and December 31, are due December 31, 2017, and were issued to yield 12%. Polk uses the effective interest method of amortization.
Prepare the journal entries to record the issue of the bonds on July 1. 2013, and the interest payments on December 31, 2013, and June 30, 2014. polk incorporated issued 260,000 of 13% bonds on July 1, 2013, for $268,842.07. The bonds were dated January 1, 2013, pay interest on each June 30 and December 31, are due December 31, 2017, and were issued to yield 12%. Polk uses the effective interest method of amortization.
Prepare the journal entries to record the issue of the bonds on July 1. 2013, and the interest payments on December 31, 2013, and June 30, 2014.

Explanation / Answer

Solution:

Par Value of the bonds = $260,000

Semi Annual Coupon Interest = $260,000*13%x1/2 = $16,900

Issue Price of the bonds = $268,842.07

Since Issue price is higher than Par Value, Bonds are issued at Premium.

Premium on Bonds Payable = $268,842.07 - $260,000 = 8,842.07

The premium on discount payable is to be amortized over the life of the bond by using effective interest method.

Effective Interest Rate (Yield to Maturity) = 12% per annum or 6% semi annually

Bond Premium Amortization Schedule for the first 2 interest periods (Effective Interest Method)

Date

Interest Payable

Interest Expenses (Book Value of bonds at the beginning of year @ 6% effective interest rate)

Amortization of Premium on Bonds Payable (Interest Payable - Interest Expenses)

Premium on Bonds Payable Ending Balance

Par Value of Bonds

Book Value of the bonds at the end of year

July 1, 2013

$0

$0

$8,842

$260,000

$268,842

Dec 31, 2013

$16,900

$16,131

$769

$8,073

$260,000

$268,073

June 30, 2014

$16,900

$16,084

$816

$7,257

$260,000

$267,257

Journal Entries to record the transactions

Date

Account Title

Debit

Credit

July 1, 2013

Cash A/c   Dr.

$268,842.07

   To Bonds Payable

$260,000

   To Premium on Bonds Payable

8,842.07

(Being bonds are issued at premium)

Dec 31, 2013

Interest Expenses    Dr.

$16,131

Premium on Bonds Payable Dr.

$769

   To Interest Payable to Bond Holders

$16,900

(Being interest expenses are recorded)

Dec 31, 2013

Interest Payable To bond holders   Dr.

$16,900

    TO Cash

$16,900

(Being Interest paid to bondholders)

June 30, 2014

Interest Expenses    Dr.

$16,084

Premium on Bonds Payable Dr.

$816

   To Interest Payable to Bond Holders

$16,900

(Being interest expenses are recorded)

June 30, 2014

Interest Payable To bond holders   Dr.

$16,900

    TO Cash

$16,900

(Being Interest paid to bondholders)

Bond Premium Amortization Schedule for the first 2 interest periods (Effective Interest Method)

Date

Interest Payable

Interest Expenses (Book Value of bonds at the beginning of year @ 6% effective interest rate)

Amortization of Premium on Bonds Payable (Interest Payable - Interest Expenses)

Premium on Bonds Payable Ending Balance

Par Value of Bonds

Book Value of the bonds at the end of year

July 1, 2013

$0

$0

$8,842

$260,000

$268,842

Dec 31, 2013

$16,900

$16,131

$769

$8,073

$260,000

$268,073

June 30, 2014

$16,900

$16,084

$816

$7,257

$260,000

$267,257