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Quagle Company Had the Following Transactions Pertaining to Debt Investments

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Quagle Company had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments.
2017
Jan. 1 Purchased 40 8% $1000 Steve Company bonds for $40000 cash. Interest is payable annually on January 1.
Dec. 31 Accrued annual interest on Steve Company bonds.
2018
Jan. 1 Received interest from Steve Company bonds.
Jan. 1 Sold 24 Steve Company bonds for $26000.
Instructions
Journalize the transactions.


Definitions:

Interest Tax Shield

The reduction in income taxes that results from the deductibility of interest expense from taxable income.

Capital Structure

The mix of debt and equity financing a company uses for its operations and growth.

Optimal Capital Structure

Optimal capital structure is the mix of debt, equity, and other financing sources that minimizes a firm's cost of capital and maximizes shareholder value, balancing risk and return.

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