On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $400,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $383,793. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is:

Based on the information the appropriate journal entry to record  the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is:

Journal entry

Debit Interest expense $15,351.72

(8%× $383,793/2)

Credit Cash $14,000

($400,000× .07/2)

Credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,351.72

($15,351.72 - $14,000 )

(To record first payment payment)

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Debit interest expense - - - - $15,351.72

Credit cash - - - - - - - $14,000

Discount payable on bond - - - - - $1,351.72

Explanation:

Parker value =$400,000

contract rate = 7% = 0.07

Market rate = 8%

Discounted bond = $383,793

First interest payment using straight lime amortization;

Debit interest expense :

8% of $383,793

0.08 × $383,793 = $30,703.44

$30,703.44 ÷ 2 = $15,351.72(semi annually)

Credit cash;

7% of $400,000

0.07 × $400,000 = $28,000

$28,000÷2 = $14,000(semi annually)

Discount on bond payable ;

Debit interest expense - Credit cash

$15,351.72 - $14,000 =$1,351.72= Discount amortization

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