Chapter 14, Problem E14.24E

Journalizing bond transactions

Learning Objective 3

2. Interest Expense $3,430

Anderson Company issued $70,000 of 10-year, 9% bonds payable on January 1,2018. Anderson Company pays interest each January 1 and July 1 and amortizes discount or premium by the straight-line amortization method. The company can issue its bonds payable under various conditions.

Requirements

1. Journalize Anderson Company's issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the bonds were issued at face value.Explanations are not required.
2. Journalize Anderson Company's issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the bonds were issued at 92. Explanations are not required.
3. Journalize Anderson Company's issuance of the bonds and first semiannual interest payment assuming the bonds were issued at 103. Explanations are not required.
4. Which bond price results in the most interest expense for Anderson Company? Explain in detail.