Pinkerton Inc. purchased 3-year bonds from Beam Ltd. on January 1, 20X0. Bonds have a face value of 100,000, stated interest rate of 6% (i.e. 3% semi-annually), and effective interest rate of 4% (i.e. 2% semi-annually). Pinkerton will receive interest semi-annually at July 31 and December 31. Pinkerton's fiscal year end is December 31. Required: Record all journal entries relating to the bond including bond purchase, receipt of interest (note that there are six interest dates), and de-recognition of the bond. Use the effective interest method and show your calculations.

Pinkerton Inc. purchased 3-year bonds from Beam Ltd. on January 1, 20X0. Bonds have a face value of 100,000, stated interest rate of 6% (i.e. 3% semi-annually), and effective interest rate of 4% (i.e. 2% semi-annually). Pinkerton will receive interest semi-annually at July 31 and December 31. Pinkerton's fiscal year end is December 31. Required: Record all journal entries relating to the bond including bond purchase, receipt of interest (note that there are six interest dates), and de-recognition of the bond. Use the effective interest method and show your calculations.

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