On January 1, Year 1, Sayers Company issued $280,000 of five-year, 6 percent bonds at 102. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The premium is amortized using the straight-line method. Required Prepare the journal entries to record the bond transactions for Year 1 and Year 2.

The cash received from bond issuance is journalized as follows:

Dr Cash $285,600

Cr Bonds payable $280,000

Cr Premium on Bonds payable $5,600

The June 30 and 31 December Year 1 interest on the bonds are recorded thus:

30 June

Dr Interest expense (bal fig) $7,840

Dr Premium on bonds $560

Cr Cash $8400

31 December

Dr Interest expense (bal fig) $7,840

Dr Premium on bonds $560

Cr Cash $8400

The June 30 and 31 December Year 2 interest on the bonds are recorded thus:

30 June

Dr Interest expense (bal fig) $7,840

Dr Premium on bonds $560

Cr Cash $8400

31 December

Dr Interest expense (bal fig) $7,840

Dr Premium on bonds $560

Cr Cash $8400

Explanation:

The amount realized from the bond is calculated thus:

$280,000*102%=$285,600

Premium on bond=Bonds proceeds-par value

=$285,600-$280,000

=$5,600

Semi-annual amortization of bond premium=$5,600/5*6/12

=$560

Semi-annual interest payment=$280,000*6%*6/12

=$8,400