On January 1, the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $1,800,000, 4% , five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $36,000 ($1,800,000 x 4% x %), receiving cash of $1,992,170. Journalize the bond issuance. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. Journal 1 2 DATE DESCRIPTION JOURNAL POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT
On January 1, the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $1,800,000, 4% , five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $36,000 ($1,800,000 x 4% x %), receiving cash of $1,992,170. Journalize the bond issuance. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. Journal 1 2 DATE DESCRIPTION JOURNAL POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT
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On January 1, the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $1,800,000, 4%, five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $36,000 ($1,800,000 x 4% x ½), receiving cash of $1,992,170.
Journalize the bond issuance. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for the exact wording of account titles.
### Journal
| DATE | DESCRIPTION | POST. REF. | DEBIT | CREDIT |
|------|--------------|------------|-------|--------|
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Explanation:
- **Date**: Include the date of the transaction.
- **Description**: Provide the account titles and explanations.
- **Post. Ref.**: Enter the posting reference number.
- **Debit**: Record the debit amount.
- **Credit**: Record the credit amount.
### Bond Issuance Example
In this journal, you must:
1. Debit "Cash" for the amount received, which is $1,992,170.
2. Credit "Bonds Payable" for the face value of the bond, which is $1,800,000.
3. Credit "Premium on Bonds Payable" for the difference between the cash received and the face value of the bond, which is $192,170.
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Journal Entry:
Date: January 1
| DATE | DESCRIPTION | POST. REF. | DEBIT | CREDIT |
|-----------|---------------------------|------------|------------|------------|
| January 1 | Cash | | 1,992,170 | |
| January 1 | Bonds Payable | | | 1,800,000 |
| January 1 | Premium on Bonds Payable| | | 192,170 |
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