On January 1, 2012, Jennings Company purchased at par 10% bonds having a maturity value of $300,000.

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On January 1, 2012, Jennings Company purchased at par 10% bonds having a maturity value of $300,000. They are dated January 1, 2012, and mature January 1, 2017, with interest receivable December 31 of each year. The bonds are classified in the held-to maturity category.

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  (a) Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.
  (b) Prepare the journal entry to record the interest received for 2012.
  (c) Prepare the journal entry to record the interest received for 2013.

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0470587287

14th Edition

Authors: kieso, weygandt and warfield.

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