Chapter 9, Problem 9.24BE

(Learning Objective 1: Issue bonds payable (discount); pay and accrue interest; amortize bond discount using the straight-line method) On January 31, 2018, Pristar Logistics, Inc., issued 10-year, 5% bonds payable with a face value of $5,000,000. The bonds were issued at 95 and pay interest on January 31 and July 31. Pristar Logistics amortizes bond discounts using the straight-line method. Record (a) the issuance of the bonds on January 31, 2018, (b) the semiannual interest payment and amortization of the bond discount on July 31, 2018, and (c) the interest accrual and discount amortization of December 31, 2018.