Question - On 1 July 2018 Rankin Ltd issues $1 million in 10-year debentures that pay interest each six months at a coupon rate of 10 per cent. At the time of issuing the securities, the market requires a rate of return of 12 per cent. Interest expense is determined using the effective interest method.
Required:
(a) Determine the issue price.
(b) Provide the journal entries at:
(i) 1 July 2018
(ii) 30 June 2019
(iii) 30 June 2020