July 1. Issued $10,000,000 of 10-year, 15% callable bonds dated july1, 2010,at an effective of 11, receiving cash of $12,390,085. Interest is payable semi annually on December 31 and June 30.
Oct. 1. Borrowed $225,000 as a six year, 8% installment note from Titan Bank. The note requires annual payments of $48,671, with the first payment occurring on September 30, 2011.
Dec. 31. Accrued $4,500of interest on the installment note. The interest is payable on the date of the next installment note payment.
Dec. 31. Paid the semiannual interest of the bond.
Dec. 31. Recorded bond premium amortization of $119,504, which was determined using the straight line method.
Dec. 31. Closed the interest expense account.
2011
June 30. Paid the semiannual interest of the bond.
Sept. 30. Paid the annual payment of the note, which consist of interest of $18,000 and principal of $30, 671.
Dec. 31. Accrued $3,887 of interest on the installment note. The interest is payable on the date of the next installment note payment.
Dec. 31. Paid the semiannual interest of the bond.
Dec. 31. Recorded bond premium amortization of $239,008, which was determined using the straight line method.
Dec. 31. Closed the interest expense account.
2012
June 30. Recorded the redemption of the bonds, which were called at101,5. the balance in the bond premium account is $1,912,069 after payment of interest and amortization of premium have been recorded.(Record the redemption only)
Sept. 30. Paid the second annual payment on the note, which consist of interest of $15,546 and principal of $33,125
Instructions:
1. Journalize the entries to record the foregoing transactions.
2. Indicate the amount of the interest expense in 2010 and 2011
3. Determine the carrying amount of the bonds as of December 31, 2011.