Concept Introduction:
Amortization of Bond Discount:
The company issues bond when it requires financing its project for a long term with a specified rate of interest payable at regular intervals or semi-annual or annual basis.
The issuance of bond at a price lower than the par value or face value of the bond indicates that bonds are issued at a discount when the interest rate stated is comparatively less than the market interest rates by which the investors earn a good
Requirement 1a:
To discuss:
The entry to record the issuance of 10% five year bonds in the books of Sylvestor Company as on December 31st 2016.
Requirement 1b:
To discuss:
The entry to record first semi-annual interest payment of Sylvestor Company due on June 30th 2017.
Requirement 1c:
To discuss:
The entry to record the second interest payment on December 30th 2017 in the books of Sylvestor Company that pays interest on semi-annual basis.
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