Bond (held-to-maturity) investmentsThe following bond investment transactions were completed by Starks Company:Jan. 31. Purchased $90,000 government bonds as a held-to-maturity investment at 100 plus accrued interestfor 1 month. The bonds pay 7% annual interest on July 1 and January 1.July 1. Received semiannual interest on bond investment.Aug. 30. Sold $24,000 bonds at 99 plus accrued interest for 2 months.a. Journalize the entries for the preceding transactions. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave itblank.Jan. 31 Investments-Government BondsJuly 1Interest ReceivableCashCashInterest ReceivableInterest RevenueAug. 30 CashLoss on Sale of InvestmentsInterest RevenueInvestments-Government Bonds90,0005253,15024,240 X285X90,5255252,625525 X24,000

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1. On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $300,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 9%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $312,177. The journal entry to record the issuance of the bond is: Debit Cash $312,177; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $12,177; credit Bonds Payable $300,000. Debit Cash $300,000; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $12,177; credit Bonds Payable $312,177. Debit Bonds Payable $300,000; debit Interest Expense $12,177; credit Cash $312,177. Debit Cash $312,177; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $12,177; credit Bonds Payable $300,000. Debit Cash $312,177; credit Bonds Payable $312,177.
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Instructions On January 1, the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $700,000, 5%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $17,500 ($700,000 x 5% x ½ year), receiving cash of $700,000. Journalize the entries to record (a) the issuance of the bonds, (b) the first interest payment on June 30, and (c) the payment of the principal on the maturity date December 31. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. Journal 1 2 DATE DESCRIPTION JOURNAL POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT
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