As a long-term investment, Camex Inc. paid $800,000 (par value) for Simple Bank bonds. The bonds pay 5.5% interest semiannually on September 1 and March 1. Prepare the journal entries for the following transactions. Round all values to the nearest dollar. Purchase on September 1, 2020. Year-end adjusting entry, December 31, 2020. Receipt of semiannual interest payment March 1, 2021. Redemption of the bonds at maturity.

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As a long-term investment, Camex Inc. paid $800,000 (par value) for Simple Bank bonds. The bonds pay 5.5% interest semiannually on September 1 and March 1. Prepare the journal entries for the following transactions. Round all values to the nearest dollar.

  • Purchase on September 1, 2020.
  • Year-end adjusting entry, December 31, 2020.
  • Receipt of semiannual interest payment March 1, 2021.
  • Redemption of the bonds at maturity.

 

 

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