P12AB-36A Determining the present value of bonds payable and journalizing using the effective-
interest amortization method
Learning Objectives 7, 8
Appendixes 12A, 12B
3. Jan. 1, 2016, Cash DR $529,170
Ben Norton issued $500,000 of 9%, 8-year bonds payable on January 1, 2016. The market interest rate
at the date of issuance was 8%, and the bonds pay interest semiannually.
Requirements
1. How much cash did the company receive upon issuance of the bonds payable? (Round all numbers
to the nearest whole dollar.)
2. Prepare an amortization table for the bond using the effective-interest method, through the first two
interest payments. (Round all numbers to the nearest whole dollar.)
3. Journalize the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2016, and payment of the first semiannual interest
amount and amortization of the bond on June 30, 2016. Explanations are not required.
SOLUTION
Requirement 1
Present value of principal:
Present value of stated interest:
Present value of bonds payable:
PV factor for
i = 4% (8% / 2),