Final answer:
In order to respond to the student's question, we need to apply the present value and effective interest amortization methods to Denzel Corporation's bonds to calculate their issuance price, interest payments, and balance sheet reporting.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking about how to compute the issuance and interest payment journal entries for a bond issued by Denzel Corporation, and how to report the bond payable amount on the balance sheet. Using the given details, the issuance price would be calculated using the present value of an annuity formula, considering the semiannual coupon payments and the lump sum payment at maturity, all discounted at the market interest rate of 8.5%. The effective interest amortization method would take into account the difference between the coupon interest payment and the interest expense based on the market rate, adjusting the book value of the bonds payable over time.
To calculate the journal entry for the interest payment on June 30, we need to apply the effective interest rate to the carrying amount of the bond to determine the interest expense, and then account for the actual cash payment made, which is based on the 7.5% coupon rate. A plug figure for the discount on bonds payable account is used to balance the entry. On the June 30 balance sheet, Denzel Corporation will report the bonds payable amount as the face value of the bonds less the unamortized discount.