On January 1, 2015, Finch Company Issued $72,000 of 5-Year

question 135

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2015, Finch Company issued $72,000 of 5-year bonds with a stated rate of 8%. The market rate at time of issue was 12%, so the bonds were discounted and sold for $61,401. Finch uses the effective-interest method of amortization for bond discount. Semiannual interest payments are made on June 30 and December 31 of each year. Which of the following is the correct journal entry to record the first interest payment? (Round all amounts to the nearest whole dollar.)

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Stable Unit

A financial assumption that the value of currency will remain relatively stable over time, affecting long-term economic projections.

Canadian GAAP

The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Canada, comprising standards for financial reporting for Canadian companies.

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IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards globally adopted for financial reporting.