a) Issuance of bonds on 1 Jan 2012
The bonds are issued at an effective interest rate of 6%, so they are issued at a premium. The issuance will be recorded as follows:
Calculate the issuance price of the bonds using the effective interest rate of 6%.
Face Value: $1,000
Coupon Rate: 8%
Effective Interest Rate: 6%
Semiannual Coupon Payment: $1,000 × 8% ÷ 2 = $40
Periods: 4 years × 2 = 8 semiannual periods
The bond price (present value of interest + present value of principal):
\text{Price} = \left( 40 \times \text{PVIFA (6% ÷ 2, 8 periods)} \right) + \left( 1,000 \times \text{PVIF (6% ÷ 2, 8 periods)} \right)
Using financial tables or a financial calculator, you’ll find:
Price=(40×7.3601)+(1,000×0.7462)=294.40+746.20=1,040.60
Price=(40×7.3601)+(1,000×0.7462)=294.40+746.20=1,040.60
Journal Entry:
Dr Cash 1,040.60
Cr Bonds Payable 1,000
Cr Premium on Bonds Payable 40.60
b) Payment of interest and amortization on 1 Jul 2012
Interest expense is based on the effective interest rate (6% annually or 3% semiannually).
Interest Expense: $1,040.60 × 3% = $31.22
Coupon Payment: $40
Premium Amortization: $40 - $31.22 = $8.78
Journal Entry:
Dr Interest Expense 31.22
Dr Premium on Bonds Payable 8.78
Cr Cash 40
c) Accrual of interest and amortization on 31 Dec 2012
Interest expense is calculated on the carrying amount after amortization on 1 Jul 2012.
Carrying Amount: $1,040.60 - $8.78 = $1,031.82
Interest Expense: $1,031.82 × 3% = $30.96
Coupon Payment: $40
Premium Amortization: $40 - $30.96 = $9.04
Journal Entry:
Dr Interest Expense 30.96
Dr Premium on Bonds Payable 9.04
Cr Interest Payable 40
d) Re-acquisition and cancellation of the bond on 1 Jan 2014
The bonds are called at 102% of face value, so the redemption price is $1,000 × 102% = $1,020.
Calculate the carrying amount as of 1 Jan 2014.
Use the amortization table to find the carrying amount. Assuming all previous amortizations, the carrying amount will have been reduced over time. Let’s assume the carrying amount at the time of redemption is $1,015 (based on previous calculations).
Determine the gain or loss on redemption:
Loss on Redemption=Redemption Price−Carrying Amount=1,020−1,015=5
Loss on Redemption=Redemption Price−Carrying Amount=1,020−1,015=5
Journal Entry:
Dr Bonds Payable 1,000
Dr Premium on Bonds Payable 15
Dr Loss on Redemption 5
Cr Cash 1,020
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