The first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $700,000, 6%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $21,000 ($700,000 × 6% × ½ year), receiving cash of $700,000.

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The first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $700,000, 6%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $21,000 ($700,000 × 6% × ½ year), receiving cash of $700,000.

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a.  Journalize the entry to record the issuance of the bonds. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

 
 
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Bonds Payable Bonds Payable
 

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Bonds Payable is always recorded at face value. Any difference in issue price is reflected in a premium or discount account.

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b.  Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

 
 
Interest Expense Interest Expense
 
 
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The interest payment is calculated using the following formula: Principle x Interest Rate x Time.

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c.  Journalize the entry to record the payment of the principal on the maturity date. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

 
 
Bonds Payable Bonds Payable
 
 
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