Issuing Bonds at a Discount On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $4,700,000, 6%, 4-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $141,000 ($4,700,000 x 6% x 2), receiving cash of $4,538,462. Journalize the entry to record the issuance of the bonds. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Issuing Bonds at a Discount On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $4,700,000, 6%, 4-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $141,000 ($4,700,000 x 6% x 2), receiving cash of $4,538,462. Journalize the entry to record the issuance of the bonds. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Journal entry to record the issuance of bonds:
Date | Account Titles | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
xxx | Cash | 4,538,462 | |
Discount on bonds payable | 161,538 | ||
Bonds Payable | 4,700,000 |
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