On March 1, 2021, Brown-Ferring Corporation issued $106.0 million of 9% bonds, dated January 1, 2021, for $99 million (plus accrued interest). The bonds mature on December 31, 2040, and pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Brown-Ferrings fiscal period is the calendar year. Required: 1. Determine the amount of accrued interest that was included in the proceeds received from the bond sale.

2. Prepare the journal entry for the issuance of the bonds by Brown-Ferring.

On March 1, 2021, Brown-Ferring Corporation issued $106.0 million of 9% bonds, dated January 1, 2021, for $99 million (plus accrued interest). The bonds mature on December 31, 2040, and pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Brown-Ferring's fiscal period is the calendar year. Required: 1. Determine the amount of accrued interest that was included in the proceeds received from the bond sale. 2. Prepare the journal entry for the issuance of the bonds by Brown-Ferring. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Determine the amount of accrued interest that was included in the proceeds received from the bond sale. (Enter your answer in millions and round to 2 decimal places (i.e., 5,500,000 should be entered as 5.50). Accrued interest million