eBook Show Me How Bond Discount, Entries for Bonds Payable Transactions On July 1, 2041, Livingston Corporation, a wholesaler of manufacturing equipment, issued $5,800,000 of 5-year, 9% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 11%, receiving cash of $5,362,815. 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, 20Y1. 2. Journalize the entries to record the following: a. The first semiannual interest payment on December 31, 20Y1, and the amortization of the bond discount, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar. b. The interest payment on June 30, 20Y2, and the amortization of the bond discount, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar. Check My Work 3 more Check My Work uses remaining. Previous Next