A Bond premium, entries for bonds payable transactions Saverin Inc. produces and sells outdoor equipment. On July 1, 2016, Saverin Inc. issued $62,500,000 of 10-year, 9% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 8%, receiving cash of $66,747,178. Interest on the bonds is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year. Instructions:
1. Journalize the entry to record the amount of cash proceeds from the issuance of the bonds on July 1, 2016.
2. Journalize the entries to record the following:
a. The first semiannual interest payment on December 31, 2016, and the amortization of the bond premium, using the straight-line method. (Round to the nearest dollar.)
b. The interest payment on June 30, 2017, and the amortization of the bond premium, using the straight-line method. (Round to the nearest dollar.)
3. Determine the total interest expense for 2016.