The Nash Company issued $230,000 of 12% bonds on January 1, 2017. The bonds are due January 1, 2022, with interest payable each July 1 and January 1. The bonds were issued at 98.
Prepare the journal entries for (a) January 1, (b) July 1, and (c) December 31. Assume The Nash Company records straight-line amortization semiannually.