Chapter 12, Problem 12.6SE

1.

To determine

Bonds: Bonds are long-term promissory notes that are represented by a company while borrowing money from investors to raise fund for financing the operations.

Bonds Payable: Bonds payable are referred to long-term debts of the business, issued to various lenders known as bondholders, generally in multiples of $1,000 per bond, to raise fund for financing the operations.

To prepare: Journal entry to record issuance of bonds payable at face value.

2.

To determine

To prepare: Journal entry to record the payment of semiannual interest.