Hillis Corporation issued $600,000 of 13% bonds on January 1, 2012, for $614,752.24. The bonds are due

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Hillis Corporation issued $600,000 of 13% bonds on January 1, 2012, for $614,752.24. The bonds are due December 31, 2014, were issued to yield 12%, and pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Hillis uses the effective interest method.

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1. Prepare a bond interest expense and premium amortization schedule.

2. Assume the company retired the bonds on September 30, 2014, for $630,000, which includes accrued interest. Prepare the journal entry to record the bond retirement.

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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1111822361

1st edition

Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

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