Rockwell Corporation issued $2 million of five-year, 3% bonds dated January 1, 2014, at 100. Interest is

Question:

Rockwell Corporation issued $2 million of five-year, 3% bonds dated January 1, 2014, at 100. Interest is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. Rockwell has a December 31 year end.

(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of these bonds on January 1, 2014.

(b) Prepare the journal entry to record the first interest payment on July 1, 2014.

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