On April 30, 2007 Hackman Corporation issued $1 million face value 12% bonds dated January 1, 2007,

Question:

On April 30, 2007 Hackman Corporation issued $1 million face value 12% bonds dated January 1, 2007, for $1,023,000 plus accrued interest. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31 and are due December 31, 2014. The company uses the straight-line amortization method.

Required

Record the issuance of the bonds and the first two interest payments.

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