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14 August, 13:12

On October 1, 2020 Macklin Corporation issued 5%, 10-year bonds with a face value of $6,000,000 at 104. Interest is paid on October 1 and April 1, with any premiums or discounts amortized on a straight-line basis. The entry to record the issuance of the bonds would include a credit of

a. $150,000 to Interest Payable.

b. $240,000 to Discount on Bonds Payable.

c. $5,760,000 to Bonds Payable.

d. $240,000 to Premium on Bonds Payable.

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  1. 14 August, 14:37
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    d. $240,000 to Premium on Bonds Payable.

    Explanation:

    The journal entry to record the issuance of the bond is shown below:

    Cash A/c Dr $6,240,000 ($6,000,000 * 104%)

    To Bonds payable A/c $6,000,000

    To Premium on bonds payable A/c $240,000

    (Being the issuance of the bond is recorded)

    Since the bond is issued at 104 that reflects the premium on bond payable for $240,000
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