Strand Corp. purchased $300,000 of five-year, 4% Hydrocor bonds at 99 on June 30, 2024. Strand Corp.

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Strand Corp. purchased $300,000 of five-year, 4% Hydrocor bonds at 99 on June 30, 2024. Strand Corp. purchased the bonds to earn interest. Interest is paid semi-annually each June 30 and December 31. The semi-annual amortization amount for the first interest period is $273 determined using the effective-interest method. At December 31, 2024, the bonds were trading at 98. Prepare the required journal entries on June 30 and December 31, 2024.

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Accounting Principles Volume 2

ISBN: 9781119786634

9th Canadian Edition

Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel, Barbara Trenholm, Valerie Warren, Lori Novak

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