Answer:
January 1, 2013 Bonds are issued
Dr Cash 624,000
Cr Bonds payable 600,000
Cr Premium on bonds payable 24,000
July 1, 2013 first coupon is paid
Dr Interest expense 22,800
Dr Premium on bonds payable 1,200
Cr Cash 24,000
December 31, 2013 accrued interest
Dr Interest expense 22,800
Cr Interest payable 22,800
January 1, 2014 second coupon is paid
Dr Interest payable 22,800
Dr Premium on bonds payable 1,200
Cr Cash 24,000
Explanation:
issued $600,000 in 8%, 10 year bonds that pay semi annual coupons.
Sales price 104 = $624,000
premium on bonds payable $24,000
amortization using the straight line method = $24,000 / 20 = $1,200 per coupon paid
accrued interests on bonds payable must be recorded on December 31, 2013.