Foreman Inc. issued $800,000 of 20-year, 10% bonds on January 1, 2023, at 102. Interest is payable

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Foreman Inc. issued $800,000 of 20-year, 10% bonds on January 1, 2023, at 102. Interest is payable semi-annually on July 1 and January 1. The company follows ASPE and uses the straight-line method of amortization for any bond premium or discount.


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a. Prepare the journal entries to record the following:

1. The issuance of the bonds

2. The payment of interest and the related amortization on July 1, 2023

3. The accrual of interest and the related amortization on December 31, 2023

b. Briefly explain how the entries would change depending on whether Foreman follows IFRS or ASPE.

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Intermediate Accounting Volume 2

ISBN: 9781119740445

13th Canadian Edition

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Irene M. Wiecek, Bruce J. McConomy

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