On September 30, 2009, Sage Company issued 12% bonds with a par value of $750,000 due in 20 years. They were issued at 98 and were callable at 104 at any date after September 30, 2017. Because of lower interest rates and a significant change in the company’s credit rating, it was decided to call the entire issue on September 30, 2018, and to issue new bonds. New 8% bonds were sold in the amount of $1,020,000 at 101; they mature in 20 years. Sage Company uses straight-line amortization. Interest payment dates are December 31 and September 30.

(a)		Prepare journal entries to record the redemption of the old issue and the sale of the new issue on September 30, 2018.
(b)		Prepare the entry required on December 31, 2018, to record the payment of the first 6 months’ interest and the amortization of premium on the bonds.

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a).

Bonds payable 750,000

loss on redemption of bonds ?

cash ?

discount on bonds payable ?

(to record the redemption of the old issue)

cash 1030200

prem. on bonds payable 10200

bonds payable 1020000

( to record the sale of the new issue)

b). Interest expense ?

premium on bonds payable 255 

cash ?