Rockwell Corporation issued $2 million of 5-year, 3% bonds dated January 1, 2017, at 100. Interest is

Question:

Rockwell issued $2 million of 5-year, 3% bonds dated January 1, 2017, at 100. Interest is payable annually on January 1 and July 1. Rockwell has a December 31 year end.
(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of these bonds on January 1, 2017.
(b) Prepare the journal entry to record the first interest payment on July 1, 2017.
(c) Prepare the adjusting journal entry on December 31, 2017, to accrue the interest expense.
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