1. Maprang Co. issued $950,000 worth of 4% bonds dated February 1, 20x2 on June 1, 20x2. Interest will be paid semiannually on January 31 and July 31. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31.

Required: Record all journal entries required for the company from 2/1/x2 through 7/31/x3.

2. Naartjie Inc. issued $725,000 worth of 7% bonds on January 1, 20x4 which will mature on December 31, 20x6. The bonds are issued to yield 6%. Interest will be paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31.

Required:

1. Will this bond sell at a premium or a discount? How do you know?
2. What will be the total interest expense over the life of this bond? Show you work.
3. Will the carrying value (book value) go up or down over the life of the bond? How do you know?
4. Will the interest expense go up or down over the life of the bond? How do you know?

NOTE: You are to answer parts a, b, & c without using any calculations. You should answer based on the concepts you have learned about bonds.