On October 1, 2010, Tender corporation issued $500,000 of 9 percent bonds at 96. The bonds are

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On October 1, 2010, Tender corporation issued $500,000 of 9 percent bonds at 96. The bonds are dated October 1 and pay interest semiannually. The market rate of interest is 10 percent, and the company’s year end is December 31. Prepare the entries in journal form to record the issuance of the bonds, the accrual of the interest on December 31, 2010, and the payment of the first semiannual interest on April 1, 2011. Assume the company uses the effective interest method to amortize the bond discount.

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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Principles of Accounting

ISBN: 978-1439037744

11th Edition

Authors: Needles, Powers, crosson

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