The Bradford Company issued 14% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $84 million on January 1, 2021. The bonds mature on December 31, 2030 (10 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield is 16%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Required: 1. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2021. 2. to 4. Prepare the journal entries to record their issuance by The Bradford Company on January 1, 2021, interest on June 30, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2021 (at the effective rate).
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Reg 1 Reg 2 to 4 Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2021. (Enter your answers whole dollars.)
Table values are based on: n = ZU i = Cash Flow 8.0% Amount 5,880,000 Present Value Interest $ Principal $ 84,000,000 Price of bonds Req 1 Reg 2 to 4
Prepare the journal entries to record their issuance by The Bradford Company on January 1, 2021, interest on June 30, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2021 (at the effective rate). (Enter your answers in whole dollars.
If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) View transaction list View journal entry worksheet No General Journal Debit Credit Date January 01, 2021 Cash 1 Discount on bonds payable Bonds payable 84,000,000 June 30, 2021 Interest expense Discount on bonds payable Cash 5,880,000 3 December 31, 2021 Interest expense Discount on bonds payable Cash 5,880,000