Journalize the Following Municipal Zoo Transactions in the Lackluster County

question 20

Essay

Journalize the following municipal zoo transactions in the Lackluster County Enterprise Fund:
1.The zoo issued $1,000,000 of 5% revenue bonds at 99 on July 1,2011 (an interest payment date).The bond proceeds are to be used for a new polar bear exhibit and the issue will mature in 20 years.Interest is paid on January 1 and July 1.
2.Depreciation for the year-ended December 31,2011 included $175,000 for buildings and $105,000 for outdoor exhibit areas.
3.The zoo paid $800,000 in construction costs for the new exhibit.The exhibit is still under construction.
4.Interest on the revenue bonds was accrued at year-end,December 31,2011.Straight-line amortization is used for bond discounts and premiums.

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