(Learning Objective 2: Accounting for bonds payable at a discount and amortizing by the straight line method)

  1. Journalize the following transactions of Ski Boats Unlimited:

20X4

Jan. 1

Issued $100,000 of 8%, 5 year bonds payable at 94.

July 1

Paid semiannual interest and amortized the bonds by the straight line method on our 8% bonds payable.

Dec. 31

Accrued semiannual interest expense and amortized the bonds by the straight line method on our 8% bonds payable.

20X9

Jan. 1

Paid semiannual interest.

20X5

Jan. 1

Paid the 8% bonds at maturity.

2. At December 31, 20X4, after all year end adjustments, determine the carrying amount of Ski Boats Unlimited’s bonds payable, net.

3. For the 6 months ended July 1, 20X4, determine the following for Ski Boats Unlimited:

a. Interest expense b. Cash interest paid What causes interest expense on the bonds to exceed cash interest paid?