On January 1, 2016, Knorr Corporation issued $1,000,000 of 9%, 5-years bonds dated January 1, 2016. The
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On January 1, 2016, Knorr Corporation issued $1,000,000 of 9%, 5-years bonds dated January 1, 2016. The bonds pay interest annually on December 31. The bonds were issued to yield 10%. Bond issue costs associated with the bonds totaled $18,000.
Required:
Prepare the journal entries to record the following:
Jan. 1, 2016 - Sold the bonds at an effective rate of 10%
Dec. 31, 2016- First interest payment using the effective interest method
Dec. 31, 2016- Amortization of bonds issue cost using the straight-line method
Dec. 31, 2016- Second interest payment using the effective interest method
Dec. 31, 2016- Amortization of bond issued costs using the straight-line method
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis
ISBN: 978-1285453828
2nd edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach