On January 1, 2020, Ehrlich Corporation issued 8%, 15-year bonds with a face amount of $950,000 at
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Question:
On January 1, 2020, Ehrlich Corporation issued 8%, 15-year bonds with a face amount of $950,000 at 97. Interest is payable annually on January 1.
Instructions
Prepare the following entries:
- record the issuance of the bonds on 1/1/20
- first annual interest accrual on 12/31/20
- amortization, assuming that the company uses straight-line amortization on 12/31/20
- payment of interest on 1/1/21
- What is the unamortized balance of the discount account at 1/1/21?
- What is the carrying value of the bond at 1/1/21?
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