Two independent situations follow: 1. On January 1, 2014, Divac Limited issued $300,000 of 10-year, 9% bonds

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Two independent situations follow:

1. On January 1, 2014, Divac Limited issued $300,000 of 10-year, 9% bonds at par. Interest is payable quarterly on April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1.

2. On June 1, 2014, Verbitsky Inc. issued at par, plus accrued interest, $200,000 of 10-year, 12% bonds dated January 1. Interest is payable semi-annually on July 1 and January 1.

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For each of these two independent situations, prepare journal entries to record:

(a) The issuance of the bonds

(b) The payment of interest on July 1

(c) The accrual of interest on December 31

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118300855

10th Canadian Edition Volume 2

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

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