Oneil Company issues 5%, two-year bonds, on December 31, 2011, with a par value of $100,000 and

Question:

Oneil Company issues 5%, two-year bonds, on December 31, 2011, with a of $100,000 and semiannual interest payments. Use the following straight-line bond amortization table and prepare journal entries to record
(a) The issuance of bonds on December 31, 2011;
(b) The first through fourth interest payments on each June 30 and December 31; and
(c) The of the bond on December 31,2013.

Maturity
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