Question: Journalizing bond transactions Wilkes Mutual Insurance Company issued a $70,000, 11%, 10-year bond payable at 111 on January 1, 2016.
Requirements: 1. Journalize the issuance of the bond payable on January 1, 2016.
2. Journalize the payment of semiannual interest and amortization of the bond discount or premium on July 1, 2016.