On January 1, 2021, Splash City issues $320,000 of 8% bonds, due in 15 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. Required:Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 8%, the bonds will issue at $320,000. Record the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021. (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

Journal entries are given below

Explanation:

Entry for the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, are prepared as follows

January 01, 2021 (Splash City issues $320,000 of 8% bonds)

                                                 Debit     Credit  

Cash                                320,000  

Bonds payable                          320,000    

June 30, 2021 (Interest paid)

                                        Debit       Credit  

Interest expense         $12,800  

Cash                                                 $12,800

Working

Interest expense = $320,000 x 8% x 6/12

Interest expense = $12,800

December 31, 2021 (Interest paid)

                                        Debit       Credit  

Interest expense         $12,800  

Cash                                                 $12,800

Working

Interest expense = $320,000 x 8% x 6/12

Interest expense = $12,800