Problem:
On January 1, Porter Corporation issued $600,000, 6%, 5-year bonds at face value. Interest is payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1.
Prepare journal entries to record the
(a) Issuance of the bonds.
(b) Payment of interest on July 1, assuming no previous accrual of interest.
(c) Accrual of interest on December 31.