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This is question 1) Halloway Company has issued three different bonds during 2011. Interest is payable semiannually on each of these bonds. 1. On January 1, 2011, 1,000, 8%, 5-year, $1,000 bonds dated January 1, 2011, were issued at face value. 2. On July 1, $800,000, 9%, 5-year bonds dated July 1, 2011, were issued at 102. 3. On September 1, $200,000, 7%, 5-year bonds dated September 1, 2011, were issued at 98. Prepare the journal entry to record each bond transaction at the date of issuance. This is question 2)
The balance sheet for Lemay Company reports the following information on July 1,2011. Long-term liabilities Bonds payable $1,000,000 Less: Discount on bonds payable 60,000 $940,000 Lemay decides to redeem these bonds at 101 after paying semiannual interest. Prepare the journal entry to record the redemption on July 1, 2011.
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The issuance and redemption of bonds are fundamental activities in corporate finance, impacting a company's capital structure and financial statements. This paper discusses these processes with specific reference to Halloway Company’s bond issues in 2011 and Lemay Company’s bond redemption in July 2011, illustrating key accounting entries and principles involved.
**Bond Issuance Transactions**
In 2011, Halloway Company issued three different bonds, each with distinct terms and issuance conditions. The first issuance involved bonds issued at face value, the second at a premium, and the third at a discount. Understanding how to record these transactions requires knowledge of bond accounting principles, notably how to handle issuance at face, premium, and discount.
1. The first bond issue on January 1, 2011, involved 1,000 bonds with an 8% interest rate, maturing in five years, and issued at face value. The journal entry on January 1, 2011, records the cash received and the bonds payable:
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Debit: Cash $1,000,000
Credit: Bonds Payable $1,000,000

This straightforward entry reflects the issuance at par, with no premium or discount involved.
2. The second issuance on July 1, 2011, involved bonds totaling $800,000, with a 9% interest rate, issued at 102 (102% of face value). The premium is calculated as:
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Premium = Face value × (Issue price percentage - 100%) = $800,000 × (102% - 100%) = $800,000 × 2% = $16,000
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The journal entry on July 1, 2011, is:
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Debit: Cash $816,000
Credit: Bonds Payable $800,000
Credit: Premium on Bonds Payable $16,000
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This recognizes the additional amount received over the face value.
3. The third issuance on September 1, 2011, involved bonds with a face value of $200,000, issued at 98 (98% of face). The discount from face value is:
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Discount = Face value × (100% - Issue price percentage) = $200,000 × (100% - 98%) = $200,000 × 2% = $4,000 ```
The journal entry on September 1, 2011, is:
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Debit: Cash $196,000
Debit: Discount on Bonds Payable $4,000

Credit: Bonds Payable $200,000
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This reflects the bonds issued below face value, with the discount to be amortized over the life of the bonds.
**Bond Redemption**
Lemay Company's balance sheet as of July 1, 2011, shows bonds payable of $1,000,000 with a $60,000 discount, resulting in a net carrying amount of $940,000. The company plans to redeem the bonds at 101 (101% of face value) after paying semiannual interest. Since the bonds are redeemed at a premium, an entry is necessary to record the redemption, which includes paying the redemption amount, removing the bonds payable and related discount, and recognizing any gain or loss.
The redemption price is:
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Redemption Price = Face value × 101% = $1,000,000 × 1.01 = $1,010,000
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The carrying amount of bonds (including amortized discount) is $940,000.
The journal entry on July 1, 2011, is:
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Debit: Bonds Payable $1,000,000
Debit: Discount on Bonds Payable $60,000
Debit: Loss on Bond Redemption (if any, or credit if gain) for difference
Credit: Cash $1,010,000 ```
Since the bonds are redeemed at a premium over the carrying amount, the company records a loss:
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Loss on Bond Redemption = Redemption Price - Carrying amount
= $1,010,000 - $940,000 = $70,000
Thus, the complete journal entry is: ```plaintext
Debit: Bonds Payable $1,000,000
Debit: Discount on Bonds Payable $60,000
Debit: Loss on Bond Redemption $70,000
Credit: Cash $1,010,000
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This entry accounts for the removal of bonds payable, the amortized discount, the cash paid, and the loss recognized due to the redemption at a premium.
**Conclusion**
The process of recording bond issuance involves careful allocation of proceeds between bonds payable, premiums, and discounts, based on the issuance terms. Redemption of bonds at a premium requires removing the liability and recognizing a loss if the redemption price exceeds the carrying amount. Accurate journal entries ensure transparent financial reporting and reflect the economic realities of bond transactions.
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