On January 1, 2011, Victor Corporation sold a $1,400,000, 8 percent bond issue (6 percent market rate).

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On January 1, 2011, Victor Corporation sold a $1,400,000, 8 percent bond issue (6 percent market rate). The bonds were dated January 1, 2011, pay interest each June 30 and December 31, and mature in four years.

Required:

1. Give the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds.

2. Give the journal entry to record the interest payment on June 30, 2011. Use straight-line amortization.

3. Show how the bond interest expense and the bonds payable should be reported on the June 30, 2011, balance sheet and income statement.


Balance Sheet
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Corporation
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