On April 1, 201X, Plimpton Corporation issued $210,000 of 10 , 5 year bonds for $227,126, yielding a market rate of 8 Interest is paid on October 1 and April 1 Plimpton Corporation uses the interest method to amortize the premium 1 Prepare an amortization schedule for the first three semiannual per...

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On April 1, 201X, Plimpton Corporation issued $210,000 of 10%, 5-year bonds for $227,126, yielding a market

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On April 1, 201X, Plimpton issued $210,000 of 10%, 5-year bonds for $227,126, yielding a market rate of 8%. Interest is paid on October 1 and April 1. Plimpton uses the interest method to amortize the premium.
1. Prepare an amortization schedule for the first three semiannual periods.
2. Prepare journal entries to record the following:
a. Bond issue on April 1.
b. Semiannual interest payment and amortization of premium on
October 1.
c. The year-end adjusting entry to record interest expense and premium amortization.
Corporation
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