Problem 1: Ghostbusters Corporation issues $300,000 of 9% bonds, due in 10 years, with interest payable semiannually. At the time of issue, the market rate for such bonds is 10%. Compute the issue price of the bonds.
Problem 2. Assume the bonds in BE14-2 were issued at 98. Prepare the journal entries for (a) January 1, (b) July 1, and (c) December 31. Assume The Goofy Company records straight-line amortization annually on December 31.
A. Cash 216,000
Bonds Payable 200,000
Premium on Bonds Payable 16,000
B. Bond Interest Expense 10,000
Cash 10,000
C. Bond Interest Expense 10,000
Cash 10,000
Problem 3: Rick Kleckner Corporation recorded a capital lease at $200,000 on January 1, 2008. The interest rate is 12%. Kleckner Corporation made the first lease payment of $35,947 on January 1, 2008. The lease requires eight annual payments. The equipment has a useful life of 8 years with no salvage value. Prepare Kleckner Corporation’s December 31, 2008, adjusting entries.