Bond Discount, Entries for Bonds Payable Transactions On July 1, 2011, Livingston Corporation, a wholesaler of manufacturing equipment, issued $7,900,000 of 5-year, 9% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 11%, receiving cash of $7,304,524. Interest on the bonds is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year. Required: For all journal entries, if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. 1. Journalize the entry to record the amount of cash proceeds from the issuance of the bonds on July 1, 2011. cash Discount on Bonds Payable Bonds Payable Feedback Check My Work Bonds Payable is always recorded at face value. Any difference in issue price is reflected in a premium or discount account. 2. Journalize the entries to record the following: a. The first semiannual interest payment on December 31, 2011, and the amortization of the bond discount, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar Interest Expense Discount on Bonds Payable Cash Feedback Check My Work The straight-line method of amortization provides equal amounts of amortization over the life of the bond Check My Work Previous Next