On the First Day of the Fiscal Year, a Company

question 28

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 $530,000. Journalize the entry to record the issuance of the bonds.

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for a price higher than the fair value of its net identifiable assets and liabilities.

Cost Method

An accounting method used to value an investment, where the investment is recorded at its original cost without adjusting for market changes.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that combines the assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one document.

Deferred Income Taxes

A liability on the balance sheet that results from differences in the timing of recognition of income and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes.