On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $390,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 9%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $405,830. The journal entry to record the issuance of the bond is: Multiple Choice Debit Bonds Payable $390,000; debit Bond Interest Expense $15,830; credit Cash $405,830. Debit Cash $405,830; credit Bonds Payable $405,830. Debit Cash $405,830; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $15,830; credit Bonds Payable $390,000. Debit Cash $405,830; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $15,830; credit Bonds Payable $390,000. Debit Cash $390,000; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $15,830; credit Bonds Payable $405,830.

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Answer:

The journal entry to record issuance is:

January 1, 202x, bonds are issued at a premium

Dr Cash 405,830

    Cr Bonds payable 390,000

    Cr Premium on bonds payable 15,830

Explanation:

When a bond's coupon rate is higher than the market rate, the bonds will sell at a premium or a value higher than the bond's face value. On the other hand, if the bond's coupon rate is lower than the market rate, the bonds will sell at a discount or a value lower than the bond's face value.

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