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The Bradford Company issued 10% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $100 million on January 1, 2021. The bonds mature on December 31, 2030 (10 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield is 12%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1)
Required:
1. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1,
2021.
2. to 4. Prepare the journal entries to record
their issuance by The Bradford Company on January 1, 2021, interest
on June 30, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2021 (at the
effective rate).
1. Price of bonds
Journal entry worksheet:
2. Record the bond issuance by the Bradford Company.
3. Record the interest on June 30, 2021 (at the effective rate).
4. Record the interest on December 31, 2021 (at the effective rate).