On January 1, 2018, for $17.4 million, Cenotaph Company purchased 8% bonds, dated January 1, 2018, with a face amount of $19.4 million. For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield is 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2018, using the effective interest method. 2. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on December 31, 2018, using the effective interest method.
On January 1, 2018, for $17.4 million, Cenotaph Company purchased 8% bonds, dated January 1, 2018, with a face amount of $19.4 million. For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield is 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2018, using the effective interest method. 2. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on December 31, 2018, using the effective interest method.
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Transcribed Image Text:## Journal Entries for Bond Interest Using Effective Interest Method
**Scenario:**
On January 1, 2018, Cenotaph Company purchased 8% bonds for $17.4 million. These bonds, dated January 1, 2018, have a face amount of $19.4 million. The market yield for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.
**Required Tasks:**
1. Prepare the journal entry for interest on June 30, 2018, using the effective interest method.
2. Prepare the journal entry for interest on December 31, 2018, using the effective interest method.
**Instructions:**
Complete this task by entering your answers in the designated tabs.
### Required 1
**Task:**
Prepare the journal entry for interest on June 30, 2018, using the effective interest method.
- If no entry is required, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.
- Enter all amounts in whole dollars.
**Journal Entry Worksheet:**
- **Date:** June 30, 2018
- **Instructions:** Record the interest entry using the effective interest method. Enter debits before credits.
**Fields:**
- Date
- General Journal
- Debit
- Credit
Enter the necessary journal entries accordingly.
Expert Solution

Step 1
Req-1 | |||
Date | Account Titles & Explanation | Debit | Credit |
June 30, 2018 | Cash ($19400000 * 8% * 6 / 12) | $7,76,000 | |
Debt Investment / Discount on Bonds | $94,000 | ||
Interest Revenue ($17400000 * 10% * 6 / 12) | $8,70,000 | ||
(To record the receipt of semi annual interest) | |||
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