On January 1, the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $1,450,000, 5%, five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $36,250 ($1,450,000 * 5% * ½), receiving cash of $1,408,720.

Complete Question:

On January 1, the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $1,450,000, 5%, five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $36,250 ($1,450,000 * 5% * ½), receiving cash of $1,408,720

Journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount using the Straight line method

Answer:

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Explanation:

Given the following:

Face value of bond issued = $1,450,000

Cash received on Issuance = $1,408,720

Number of Interest payment on bond = 5 * 2 = 10 (semiannual)

Therefore, discount on bond:

$ (1,450,000 - 1,408,720) = $41,280

Spreading or amortizing diacou t on bond over the bond duration (use te straight line method)

Discount / period

$41,280 / 10 = $4,128

Interest expense a/c Dr $40,378

To discount on bond payable a/c Cr $4128

To cash a/c $36,250