Reference no: EM132885487
The transactions given below relate to a sinking fund for retirement of long term bonds of Red Company.
1. In accordance with the terms of bond indenture, cash in the amount of P2,000,000 is transferred at the end of the first year, from the regular cash account to the sinking fund. The entity administer the fund.
2. The sinking fund cash is used to acquired AB Company 12% bonds of P500,000 face value, maturing in five years, for P450,000.
3. The sinking fund cash is used to acquired 10% P100 par value CD 5,000 preference share, at P80 per share
4. Annual interest is received on the AB bonds. The discount on the bonds is amortized accordingly using straight line method
Required:
Problem 1: Prepare journal entries to record transaction.