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On April 1, 2021, Western Communications, Inc., issued 12% bonds, dated March 1, 2021, with face amount of $43 million. The bonds sold for $42.3 million and mature on February 28, 2024. Interest is paid semiannually on August 31 and February 28. Stillworth Corporation acquired $43,000 of the bonds as a long-term Investment. The fiscal years of both firms end December 31, and both firms use the straight-line method. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entries to record (a) issuance of the bonds by Western and (b) Stillworth's investment on April 1, 2021. 2. Prepare the journal entries by both firms to record all subsequent events related to the bonds through maturity. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg 2 Req 1 Reg 2 Western Stillworth Prepare the journal entries to record (a) issuance of the bonds by Western and (b) Stillworth's Investment on April 1, 2021. (if no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required in the first account field. Enter your answers in whole dollars.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet 1 2 Record the issuance of the bonds by Western Communications. Note: Enter debits before credits Debit General Journal Date Credit April 01, 2021 Reg 1 Req 2 Western Reg 2 Stillworth Prepare the journal entries to record (a) Issuance of the bonds by Western and (b) Stillworth's Investment on April 1, 2021. (if no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. Enter your answers in whole dollars.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet Record the issuance of the bonds by Western Communications, Note: Enter debits before credits General Journal Dobit Credit Date April 01, 2021 View general Journal Record entry Clear entry Ron Req 2 Western > View transaction list Dok Journal entry worksheet Prey 3 of 3 Next >