Legacy issues $325,000 of 5%, four-year bonds dated January 1, 2019, that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. They are issued at $292,181 when the market rate is 8%. Prepare the journal entries to record the first two interest payments.

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Legacy issues $325,000 of 5%, four-year bonds dated January 1, 2019, that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. They are issued at $292,181 when the market rate is 8%.

Prepare the journal entries to record the first two interest payments.

  • Record the interest payment and amortization on June 30.
Note: Enter debits before credits.
 
 
 
 
Date General Journal Debit Credit
June 30      
       
       
   
 
  • Record the interest payment and amortization on December 31.
Note: Enter debits before credits.
 
 
 
 
Date General Journal Debit Credit
December 31      
       
       
 

 

 

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