Issel Corporation had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments. Jan. 1 Purchased 60 8%. $1,000 Hollis

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Issel Corporation had the following transactions pertaining to debt investments.

Jan. 1 Purchased 60 8%. $1,000 Hollis Co. bonds for $60,000 cash plus brokerage fees of

$900. Interest is payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1.

July 1 Received semiannual interest on Hollis Co. bonds.

July 1 Sold 30 Hollis Co. bonds for $34,000 less $500 brokerage fees.


Instructions I

(a) Journalize the transactions.

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

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Financial Accounting Text Only

ISBN: 9780006575405

5th Edition

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

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