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On January 1, 2020, Sarasota Corporation issued 10% bonds with a par value of $5,170,000, due in 10 years
On January 1, 2020, Sarasota Corporation issued 10% bonds with a par value of $5,170,000, due in 10 years. The company incurred $124.000 in costs associated with the issuance of the bonds, which were capitalized. The bonds were issued at 102, and paid interest on January 1 and July 1 each year. Sarasota's year-end was March 31. The company followed ASPE and chose to use the straight-line method of amortization for bond discounts or premiums.
During 2018, Buffalo Inc., a furniture store, issued two different series of bonds, details of which follow: First issue: 600 $100, 11% bonds, at par, each convertible into 6 common shares. Second issue: 340 $100,9% bonds, at par, each convertible into 4 common shares For the year ended December 31, 2020, the company had net income of $75,660. Throughout 2020, 3.000 common shares were outstanding, none of the bonds were converted or redeemed. The company's tax rate was 20%. (For simplicity, ignore the requirement to record the debt and equity portions of the convertible bond separately.
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Answered question in first image considering Journal entries are required -
| Date | Account | Dr. | Cr. |
| 01-01-20 | Cash (Note 1) | $ 5,149,400 | |
| To Bonds payable | $ 5,149,400 | ||
| (Being issue of bonds recorded) | |||
| 31-03-20 | Interest Expense | $ 129,765 | |
| To Bond payable (Note 2) | $ 515 | ||
| To Interest payable (5170000*10%*3/12) | $ 129,250 | ||
| (Being accrual interest and amortization recorded) | |||
Note 1 -
| Particulars | Amount |
| Gross proceeds from Bonds isssue (5170000*102/100) | $ 5,273,400 |
| Less: Costs incurred | $ (124,000) |
| Net proceeds from Bonds isssue | $ 5,149,400 |
Note 2 -
| Particulars | Amount |
| Par value of Bonds | $ 5,170,000 |
| Less: Net proceeds from Bonds isssue | $(5,149,400) |
| Discount on issue of Bonds | $ 20,600 |
| Amortization of Bonds {(20600/10)*(3/12)} | $ 515 |
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