FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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Entries for issuing bonds and amortizing premium by straight-line method
Smiley Corporation wholesales repair products to equipment manufacturers. On April 1, 20Y1,
Smiley issued $2,800,000 of 10-year, 12% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 10%,
receiving cash of $3,148,940. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1.
a. Journalize the entry to record the issuance of bonds on April 1, 20Y1. If an amount box does
not require an entry, leave it blank.
b. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment on October 1, 20Y1, and
amortization of bond premium for 6 months, using the straight-line method. Round to the
nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave blank.
c. Why was the company able to issue the bonds for $3,148,940 rather than for the face
amount of $2,800,000?
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Transcribed Image Text:Entries for issuing bonds and amortizing premium by straight-line method Smiley Corporation wholesales repair products to equipment manufacturers. On April 1, 20Y1, Smiley issued $2,800,000 of 10-year, 12% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 10%, receiving cash of $3,148,940. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. a. Journalize the entry to record the issuance of bonds on April 1, 20Y1. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. b. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment on October 1, 20Y1, and amortization of bond premium for 6 months, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave blank. c. Why was the company able to issue the bonds for $3,148,940 rather than for the face amount of $2,800,000?
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