O'Halloran Inc. produces and sells outdoor equipment. On July 1, Year 1, O'Halloran Inc. issued $32,000,000 of

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O'Halloran Inc. produces and sells outdoor equipment. On July 1, Year 1, O'Halloran Inc. issued $32,000,000 of Six-year, 8% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 7%, receiving cash of $33,546,022. Interest on the bonds is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year.


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1. Journalize the entry to record the amount of cash proceeds from the issuance of the bonds on July 1, Year 1.
2. Journalize the entries to record the following:

a. The first semiannual interest payment on December 31, Year 1, and the amortization of the bond premium, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar.

b. The interest payment on June 30, Year 2, and the amortization of the bond premium, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar.

3. Determine the total interest expense for Year 1.

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Accounting

ISBN: 9781337902687

28th Edition

Authors: Carl S. Warren, Christine Jonick, Jennifer Schneider

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