The Crafty Corporation will record the following Journal Entries:
1. Dec. 31, 2026:
Debit Interest Expense $28,325
Credit Discount amortization $3,325
Credit Cash $25,000
To record the first interest payment and amortization of discount.
2. Dec. 31, 2027:
Debit Interest Expense $28,525
Credit Discount amortization $3,525
Credit Cash $25,000
To record the second interest payment and amortization of discount.
Data and Calculations:
Cash proceeds from bonds issuance = $472,088
Face value of bonds = $500,000
Discounts on bonds = $27,912 ($500,000 - $472,088)
Coupon interest rate = 5%
Market interest rate = 6%
Maturity period = 7 years
December 31, 2026:
Interest expense = $28,325 ($472,088 x 6%)
Cash paid = $25,000
Discount amortization = $3,325 ($28,325 - $25,000)
Bond's value = $475,413 ($472,088 + $3,325)
December 31, 2027:
Interest expense = $28,525 ($475,413 x 6%)
Cash paid = $25,000
Discount amortization = $3,525 ($28,525 - $25,000)
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