Thompson Distributors sold $50,000 worth of bonds to raise money for a new warehouse. The bonds pay interest annually at 4% for 10 years. The market rate of interest for a similar instrument was 3%; therefore, the bonds sold for a premium at $54,265. a. Record the sale of the bonds. b. Record the first interest payment and the amortization of the bond premium. Round the interest to the nearest dollar. c. Determine the carrying value (book value) of the bonds after the first year. General Journal Date Account Debit Credit a. b.
Thompson Distributors sold $50,000 worth of bonds to raise money for a new warehouse. The bonds pay interest annually at 4% for 10 years. The market rate of interest for a similar instrument was 3%; therefore, the bonds sold for a premium at $54,265. a. Record the sale of the bonds. b. Record the first interest payment and the amortization of the bond premium. Round the interest to the nearest dollar. c. Determine the carrying value (book value) of the bonds after the first year. General Journal Date Account Debit Credit a. b.
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