On January 1, 2021, LMU, Inc. issued $400,000 of 6%, 20 year bonds for $321,456, yielding an
Question:
On January 1, 2021, LMU, Inc. issued $400,000 of 6%, 20 year bonds for $321,456, yielding an effective (market) interest rate of 8%. Interest is payable annually on December 31 each year. The company uses the effective interest method to amortize the discount.
REQUIRED:
a) Prove the issue price using present value analysis.
b) Prepare an amortization table showing the necessary information for the first two interest periods.
c) Prepare the journal entry for the bond issuance on January 1, 2021.
d) Prepare the journal entry to record the bond interest payment and discount amortization at December 31, 2021.
e) Prepare the journal entry to record the bond interest payment and discount amortization at December 31, 2022
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Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-1259307959
4th edition
Authors: David Spiceland, Wayne Thomas, Don Herrmann