The journal entries recorded by the parent and subsidiary correctly account for the
direct sale of bonds from the parent to the subsidiary. No consolidation entries are required
since this is an intercompany transaction that does not affect consolidated net income or
equity.
8-9
Chapter 08 - Intercompany Indebtedness
E8-2 Bond Sale from Subsidiary to Parent
a. Journal entries recorded by Lamar Corporation:
January 1, 20X2
Cash
Loss on Bond Retirement
Bonds Payable
156,000
6,000
150,000
July 1, 20X2
Interest Expense
Cash
4,200
December 31, 20X2