Journal entries - bond transactions
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January 1 Issued 10-year bonds payable of $1,000,000 at 98. The bonds have a stated interest rate of 6% and pay interest semi-annually on July 1 and January 1.
July 1 Made first semi-annual interest payment to bondholders and amortized discount.
December 31 Accrued interest and amortized discount.
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The bonds are issued at 98, so the amount received is 1,000,000X.98 = 980,000. The balance amount of $20,000 is discount on bonds payable. The journal entry is
Cash Dr 980,000
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