Entries for Bonds Payable

Essay

Entries for bonds payable
Prepare the necessary journal entries to record the following transactions relating to the long-term issuance of bonds by Glendale Corp. Show calculations and round to the nearest dollar.
March 1
Issued $ 200,000 (face value) 8% bonds for $ 218,040, including accrued interest. Interest is payable semi-annually on December 1 and June 1 with the bonds maturing 10 years from the previous December 1. The bonds are callable at 102.
June 1
Paid semi-annual interest on the bonds. Use straight-line amortization for any premium or discount.
December 1
Paid semi-annual interest on the bonds, and then purchased $ 100,000 face value bonds at the call price in accordance with the provisions of the bond indenture.