Entries for Issuing Bonds

Thomson Co. produces and distributes semiconductors for use by computer manufacturers. Thomson Co. issued $960,000 of 10-year, 11% bonds on May 1 of the current year at face value,, with interest payable on May 1 and November 1. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year.

May 1	Issued the bonds for cash at their face amount.
Nov. 1	Paid the interest on the bonds.
Dec. 31	Recorded accrued interest for two months.

Journalize the entries to record the above selected transactions for the current year.

May 1		Cash
			Bonds Payable
Nov. 1		Interest Expense
			Cash
Dec. 31		Interest Expense
			Interest Payable