On 31 December 20X7, Dunder Mifflin has the following bond on the statement of financial position: Bond payable, 8%, interest due semi-annually on 31 March and 30 September; maturity date, 30 September 20X10 $16,000,000 Discount on bonds payable (83,000) $15,917,000 Accrued interest payable of $400,000 was recorded on 31 December 20X7 ($16,000,000 × 10% × 3/12) and the bond discount was correctly amortized to 31 December 20X7. On 31 March 20X8, semi-annual interest was paid and the bond discount was amortized by a further $8,400. Then, 35% of the bond was retired at a cost of $5,488,000 (exclusive of interest). Required: Provide the entries to record the bond interest and retirement on 31 March 20X8.
On 31 December 20X7, Dunder Mifflin has the following bond on the
Bond payable, 8%, interest due semi-annually on 31 March and 30 September;
maturity date, 30 September 20X10 $16,000,000
Discount on bonds payable (83,000)
$15,917,000
Accrued interest payable of $400,000 was recorded on 31 December 20X7 ($16,000,000 × 10% × 3/12) and the bond discount was correctly amortized to 31 December 20X7. On 31 March 20X8, semi-annual interest was paid and the bond discount was amortized by a further $8,400. Then, 35% of the bond was retired at a cost of $5,488,000 (exclusive of interest).
Required: Provide the entries to record the bond interest and retirement on 31 March 20X8.
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