The first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $3,500,000, 5%, 10-year bond that pays

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The first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $3,500,000, 5%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $87,500 ($3,500,000 × 5% × ½ year), receiving cash of $3,500,000. Journalize the entries to record 

(a) The issuance of the bonds,

(b) The first interest payment on June 30, and

(c) The payment of the principal on the maturity date.

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Accounting

ISBN: 9781337902687

28th Edition

Authors: Carl S. Warren, Christine Jonick, Jennifer Schneider

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