On January 1, 2015, Matadors, Inc. purchased $100,000 of five-year, 8% bonds when the effective rate of
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On January 1, 2015, Matadors, Inc. purchased $100,000 of five-year, 8% bonds when the effective rate of interest was 10%, paying $92,277. Interest is to be paid on July 1 and December 31.
Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of the debt security classified as held to maturity.
Prepare the journal entry to record the receipt of the first two interest payments. Use the effective-interest method to amortize the discount.
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