E12-22 Journalizing bond issuance and interest payments
Learning Objective 3
1. June 30 Discount DR $7,200
On June 30, Danver Limited issues 5%, 20-year bonds payable with a face value of $120,000. The
bonds are issued at 94 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 and amortization of bond discount on December 31.
SOLUTION
Requirement 1
E12-23 Journalizing bond transactions
Learning Objective 3
2. Interest Expense DR $3,440
Franklin issued $80,000 of 10-year, 8% bonds payable on January 1, 2016. Franklin pays interest each
January 1 and July 1 and amortizes discount or premium by the straight-line amortization method. The
company can issue its bonds payable under various conditions.
Requirements
1. Journalize Franklin’s issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the
bonds were issued at face value. Explanations are not required.
2. Journalize Franklin’s issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the
bonds were issued at 94. Explanations are not required.
3. Journalize Franklin’s issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the
bonds were issued at 103. Explanations are not required.
4. Which bond price results in the most interest expense for Franklin? Explain in detail.