Chapter 16, Problem 8Q

Chung Inc. issued $50,000 of 3-year bonds on January 1, 2018, with a stated rate of 4% and a market rate of 4%. The bonds paid interest semi-annually on June 30 and Dec. 31. How much money did the company receive when the bonds were issued? The bonds would be quoted at what rate?

Aggies Inc. issued bonds with a $500,000 face value, 10% interest rate, and a 4-year term on July 1, 2018, and received $540,000. Interest is payable semi-annually. The premium is amortized using the straight-line method. Prepare journal entries for the following transactions. A. July 1, 2018: entry to record issuing the bonds B. Dec. 31, 2018: entry to record payment of interest to bondholders C. Dec. 31, 2018: entry to record amortization of premium

Volunteer Inc. issued bonds with a $500,000 face value, 10% interest rate, and a 4-year term on July 1, 2018 and received $540,000. Interest is payable annually. The premium is amortized using the straightline method. Prepare journal entries for the following transactions. A. July 1, 2018: entry to record issuing the bonds B. June 30, 2019: entry to record payment of interest to bondholders C. June 30, 2019: entry to record amortization of premium D. June 30, 2020: entry to record payment of interest to bondholders E. June 30, 2020: entry to record amortization of premium