INTEREST PAYMENTS AND INTEREST EXPENSE FOR BONDS (STRAIGHT LINE) On December 31, 2009,Harrington Corporation sold $100,000 of
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INTEREST PAYMENTS AND INTEREST EXPENSE FOR BONDS
(STRAIGHT LINE)
On December 31, 2009,Harrington Corporation sold $100,000 of 10-year, 9 percent bonds.
The bonds sold for $96,000 and pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31.
Required:
. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the bonds.
. Calculate the amount of the semiannual interest payment.
. Prepare the entry at June 30, 2010, to recognize the payment of interest and interest expense.
. Calculate the annual interest expense for 2010.
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Cornerstones Of Financial Accounting Current Trends Update
ISBN: 9781111527952
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Authors: Jay Rich , Jeff Jones, Maryanne Mowen , Don Hansen
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