Trew Company plans to issue bonds with a face value of $902,000 and a coupon rate of 6 percent. The bonds will mature in 10 years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. All of the bonds are sold on January 1 of this year. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1). Determine the issuance price of the bonds assuming an annual market rate of interest of 7.5 percent.

$807,992

Explanation:

issue $902,000 with a 6% semiannual coupon and 10 year maturity. coupon payment = $27,060

if the annual market interest rate = 7.5%, the bonds should be sold at a discount:

issue price = present value of face value + present value of interest payments

issue price = $431,961 + $376,031 = $807,992

the journal entry should be:

Dr Cash 807,992

Dr Discount on bonds payable 94,008

    Cr Bonds payable 902,000