Ellis Corporation issues $300,000 of bonds for $308,000. (a) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance

Question:

Ellis issues $300,000 of bonds for $308,000.
(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds,
(b) Show how the bonds would be reported on the at the date of issuance.

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