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27 June, 09:46

Dunphy Company issued $20,000 of 8.5%, 10-year bonds at par value on January 1. Interest is paid semiannually each June 30 and December 31. Prepare the entries for (a) the issuance of the bonds and (b) the first interest payment on June 30.

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  1. 27 June, 12:44
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    (a)

    January 1 Cash 20000 Dr

    Bonds Payable 20000 Cr

    (b)

    June 30 Interest expense 850 Dr

    Cash 850 Dr

    Explanation:

    a.

    The bonds are issued at par value thus full cash equal to the par value of these bonds will be received on the issuance date.

    b.

    The ineterst is paid at 8.5% annually. The annual interest oayment equals 20000 * 0.085 = 1700

    As this is paid semiannually in equal installments, the semi annual payment for interest on June 30 will be 1700 / 2 = $850
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