On the First Day of the Fiscal Year, a Company

question 151

Essay

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $500,000, 8%, 10 year bond that pays semi-annual interest of $20,000 ($500,000 x 8% x 1/2), receiving cash of $520,000. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method.

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Definitions:

Mutual Commitment

A shared pledge or dedication between parties to work towards a common goal or uphold a contract.

Normal Time

The standard duration that a task or activity is expected to take under usual conditions.

Allowance Factor

A multiplier or percentage factor applied in calculations to account for expected deviations or uncertainties in estimates or operational capacities.

Predetermined Time Standards

Time values assigned to specific tasks based on analyses of their elements, used for planning and setting performance targets.