Tano issues bonds with a par value of $180,000 on January 1, 2016. The bonds' annual contract rate is 8%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in three years. The annual market rate at the date of issuance is 10%, and the bonds are sold for $170,862. 1. What is the amount of the discount on these bonds at issuance

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Answer:

The discount on the bonds issuance is $9,138.00

Explanation:

discount on bonds at issuance=bonds face value-bonds cash proceeds

bonds face value is $180,000

bonds cash proceeds =$170,862

Discount on bonds at issuance=$180,000-$170,862

Discount on bonds at issuance=$9,138.00  

The necessary journal entries to record the bonds issuance are follows:

Dr Cash                                $170,862.00

Dr discount on bonds issue $9,138.00

Cr Bonds payable                                   $180,000

The discount on the bonds would amortized over relevant years

Issuing bonds is termed as the way for companies to raise the funds for the company. It is referred to as the broad function between the investor and the firm or the corporate. The investor agrees to invest some amount of money in the firm with the guarantee to get a fixed interest in return.

The discount on issuance of the bonds is $9,138.00

Discount on bonds at issuance=bonds face value-bonds cash proceeds

bonds face value is $180,000

bonds cash proceeds =$170,862

[tex]\text{Discount on bonds at issuance}=\$180,000-\$170,862[/tex]

Discount on bonds at issuance=$9,138.00  

The necessary journal entries to record the issuance of the bonds have been attached below.

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