Shunda Corporation wholesales parts to appliance manufacturers. On January 1, Shunda issued $30,000,000 of five-year, 10% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 8%, receiving cash of $32,433,150. Interest is payable semiannually. Shunda’s fiscal year begins on January 1. The company uses the interest method. a.  Journalize the entries to record the following: 1.  Sale of the bonds. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.                         2.  First semiannual interest payment, including amortization of premium. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.                         3.  Second semiannual interest payment, including amortization of premium. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.                         b.  Determine the bond interest expense for the first year. Round to the nearest dollar. Annual interest paid $ Less premium amortized   Interest expense for first year $ c.  Explain why the company was able to issue the bonds for $32,433,150 rather than for the face amount of $30,000,000. The bonds sell for more than their face amount because the market rate of interest is   the contract rate of interest. Investors   willing to pay more for bonds that pay a higher rate of interest (contract rate) than the rate they could earn on similar bonds (market rate).

Entries for Issuing Bonds and Amortizing Discount by Straight-Line Method On the first day of its fiscal year, Jacinto Company issued $27,600,000 of five-year, 5% bonds to finance its operations of producing and selling home improvement products. Interest is payable semiannually. The bonds were issued at a market (effective) interest rate of 6%, resulting in Jacinto Company receiving cash of $26,422,722. a. Journalize the entries to record the following: 1. Issuance of the bonds. 2. First semiannual interest payment. The bond discount amortization is combined with the semiannual interest payment. 3. Second semiannual interest payment. The bond discount amortization is combined with the semiannual interest payment. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Round your answers to the nearest dollar. 1. Cash Discount on Bonds Payable Bonds Payable 2. Interest Expense Discount on Bonds Payable Cash 3. Interest Expense Discount on Bonds Payable Cash Feedback Check My Work…

O’Halloran Inc. produces and sells outdoor equipment. On July 1, Year 1, O’Halloran Inc. issued $32,000,000 of six-year, 8% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 7%, receiving cash of $33,546,022. Interest on the bonds is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year. Required: 1. Journalize the entry to record the amount of cash proceeds from the issuance of the bonds on July 1, Year 1.* 2. Journalize the entries to record the following:* a. The first semiannual interest payment on December 31, Year 1, and the amortization of the bond premium, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar. b. The interest payment on June 30, Year 2, and the amortization of the bond premium, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar. 3. Determine the total interest expense for Year 1. 4. Will the bond proceeds always be greater than the face amount of the bonds when the contract rate is…

Entries for Issuing Bonds and Amortizing Discount by Straight-Line Method On the first day of its fiscal year, Chin Company issued $27,500,000 of five-year, 8% bonds to finance its operations of producing and selling home improvement products. Interest is payable semiannually. The bonds were issued at a market (effective) interest rate of 9%, resulting in Chin receiving cash of $26,412,067. a. Journalize the entries to record the following: 1. Issuance of the bonds. 2. First semiannual interest payment. The bond discount is combined with the semiannual interest payment. (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.) 3. Second semiannual interest payment. The bond discount is combined with the semiannual interest payment. (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.) If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. 1. Cash 26.412,067 Discount on Bonds Payable 1,087,933 Bonds Payable 27,500,000 2. Interest Expense Discount on Bonds Payable 120,881.44 X Cash 3. Interest Expense…