Gillooly Co. purchased $360,000 of 6%, 20-year Lumpkin County bonds as a held-to-maturity investment on May 11,

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Gillooly Co. purchased $360,000 of 6%, 20-year Lumpkin County bonds as a held-to-maturity investment on May 11, Year 1, directly from the county, at their face amount plus accrued interest. The bonds pay semiannual interest on April 1 and October 1. On October 31, Year 1, Gillooly Co. sold $90,000 of the Lumpkin County bonds at 98 plus $450 accrued interest. Journalize the entries to record the following:
a. The purchase of the bonds on May 11 plus 40 days of accrued interest.
b. Semiannual interest on October 1.
c. Sale of the bonds on October 31.
d. Adjusting entry for accrued interest on December 31, Year 1. In computing the accrued interest, use the number of days divided by 360.
e. The receipt of the face value of the remaining bonds at their maturity on April 1, Year 20.

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Corporate Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0357510384

16th Edition

Authors: Carl S Warren, Jeff Jones

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