Odlaw Corporation had the following transactions relating to debt investments: Jan. 1 Purchased 50, $1,000, 12% Clinton

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Odlaw Corporation had the following transactions relating to debt investments:

Jan. 1 Purchased 50, $1,000, 12% Clinton Company bonds for $50,000 plus broker’s fees of $1,500. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1

July 1 Received semiannual interest from Clinton Company bonds.

July 1 Sold 30 Clinton Company bonds for $30,000, less $800 broker’s fees.

(a) Journalize the transactions, and

(b) Prepare the adjusting entry for the accrual of interest on December 31.


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Accounting Principles

ISBN: 978-0470533475

9th Edition

Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso

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