BONDS ISSUED AT A PREMIUM Wang Corporation issued the following bonds at a premium: Date of issue

Question:

BONDS ISSUED AT A PREMIUM Wang Corporation issued the following bonds at a premium:

Date of issue and sale: .....March 1, 20-1

Principal amount: .......$250,000

Sale price of bonds: .......103

Denomination of bonds: ...$500

Life of bonds: .......20 years

Stated rate: ........12%, payable semiannually on August

.............31 and February 28

REQUIRED

1. Prepare journal entries for:

(a) Issuance of the bonds at a premium.

(b) Interest payment and premium amortization on the bonds on August 31, 20-1.

(d) Reversing entry for the beginning of 20-2.

(e) Interest payments and premium amortization on the bonds for 20-2

(February 28 and August 31).

2. Calculate the carrying value of the bonds on August 31, 20-2.

Corporation
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