Question

On January 1, 2019, Shay Company issues $320,000 of 9%, 20-year bonds. The bonds sell for $309,600. Six years later, on January 1, 2025, Shay retires these bonds by buying them on the open market for $335,200. All interest is accounted for and paid through December 31, 2024, the day before the purchase. The straight-line method is used to amortize any bond discount. 1. What is the amount of the discount on the bonds at issuance? 2. How much amortization of the discount is recorded on the bonds for the entire period from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2024? 3. What is the carrying (book) value of the bonds as of the close of business on December 31, 2024? 4. Prepare the journal entry to record the bond retirement. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 and 2 Reg 3 Reg 4 1. What is the amount of the discount on the bonds at issuance? 2. How much amortization of the discount is recorded on the bonds for the entire period from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2024? 1. Amount of discount Amortization of discount

Answer 1

Solution 1&2:

Amount of discount = Face value - Issue price = $320,000 - $309,600 = $10,400

Discount amortized from 2019 to 2024 = $10,400*6/20 = $3,120

Solution 3:

Carrying value of bond on Dec 31, 2024 = Par value - Remaining discount = $320,000 - ($10,400 - $3,120) = $312,720

Solution 4:

Date	General Journal	Debit	Credit
1-Jan-25	Bond Payable Dr	$320,000
	Loss on retirement of bond Dr	$22,480
	To Cash		$335,200
	To Discount on Bond Payable		$7,280
	(To record early retirement of bonds)