Bonds Payable at Premium
Illustrative Entries

1-1-X1

Cash

 

108,530

 
            Premium on Bonds Payable    

8,530

            Bonds Payable    

100,000

  To record issuance of 100, 8%, 5-year bonds at premium
     
periodically

Interest Expense

 

3,147

 
Premium on Bonds Payable

853

            Cash    

4,000

  To record interest payment (this entry occurs on every interest payment date at 6 month intervals) and amortization of premium
     
12-31-X5

Bonds Payable

 

100,000

 
            Cash    

100,000

  To record payment of face value at maturity