E17-2 (Entries for Held-to-Maturity Securities) On January 1, 2012, Jennings Company purchased at par 10% bonds having a maturity value of $300,000 . They are dated January 1, 2012, and mature January 1, 2017, with interest receivable December 31 of each year. The bonds are classified in the held-to-maturity category.
Instructions:
(a) Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.