On August 1,2013,a Company Issues Bonds with a Par Value

question 90

Essay

On August 1,2013,a company issues bonds with a par value of $600,000.The bonds mature in 10 years and pay 6% annual interest,payable each February 1 and August 1.The bonds sold at $592,000.The company uses the straight-line method of amortizing bond discounts and premiums.The company's year-end is December 31.Prepare the general journal entry to record the interest accrued at December 31,2013.

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