On June 30, Company issues , -year bonds payable with at face value of . The bonds are issued at face value and pay interest on June 30 and December 31. Requirements 1. Journalize the issuance of the bonds on June 30. 2. Journalize the semiannual interest payment on December 31. Requirement 1. Journalize the issuance of the bonds on June 30. (Record debits first, then credits. Select explanations on the last line of the journal entry.)

1. Dr Cash $ 98,000

Dr Discount on Bonds Payable $2,000

Cr Bonds payable $100,000

2. Dr Interest Expense $ 4,050

Cr Discount on Bonds Payable $50

Cr Cash $4,000

Explanation:

1. Preparation of the journal entry for the issuance of the bonds on June 30

Dr Cash $ 98,000

( $ 100,000 x 0.98 )

Dr Discount on Bonds Payable $2,000

($100,000 - $98,000)

Cr Bonds payable $100,000

2. Preparation of the Journal entry to record the semiannual interest payment

Dr Interest Expense $ 4,050

($4,000 + $50 )

Cr Discount on Bonds Payable $50

( $2,000 x 1/40 )

Cr Cash $4,000

($ 100,000 x 8% x 6/12 )

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