On january 1 2017 boston enterprises issues bonds that have


Question - On January 1, 2017, Boston Enterprises issues bonds that have a $3,400,000 par value, mature in 20 years, and pay 9% interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds are sold at par.

Explain how it should look on the journal entry record (a) the issuance of bonds on January 1, 2017; (b) the first interest payment on June 30, 2017; and (c) the second interest payment on December 31, 2017.

How would write the journal entry issuance assume the bonds are issued at (a) 98 and (b) 102.

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