Question: Presented below are selected transactions on the books of Simonson Corporation. May 1, 2012 Bonds payable with a par value of $900,000, which are dated

Presented below are selected transactions on the books of Simonson Corporation.

May 1, 2012 Bonds payable with a par value of $900,000, which are dated January 1, 2012, are sold at
106 plus accrued interest. They are coupon bonds, bear interest at 12% (payable annually at
January 1), and mature January 1, 2022. (Use interest expense account for accrued interest.)
Dec. 31 Adjusting entries are made to record the accrued interest on the bonds, and the amortization
of the proper amount of premium. (Use straight-line amortization.)
Jan. 1, 2013 Interest on the bonds is paid.
April 1 Bonds with par value of $360,000 are called at 102 plus accrued interest, and retired. (Bond premium is to be amortized only at the end of each year.)
Dec. 31 Adjusting entries are made to record the accrued interest on the bonds, and the proper amount of premium amortized.

Instructions
Prepare journal entries for the transactions above.

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