The Town of Mercy has $14,000,000 in general obligation bonds outstanding and maintains a single debt service fund for all debt service transactions. On July 1, 2024, a current refunding took place in which $14,000,000 in new general obligation bonds were issued. Required: Record the transaction on the books of the debt service fund. Mar 15

The Town of Mercy has $14,000,000 in general obligation bonds outstanding and maintains a single debt service fund for all debt service transactions. On July 1, 2024, a current refunding took place in which $14,000,000 in new general obligation bonds were issued. Required: Record the transaction on the books of the debt service fund. Mar 15

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