In: Accounting
The Bradford Company issued 10% bonds, dated January 1, with a
face amount of $80 million on January 1, 2021 to Saxton-Bose
Corporation. 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. to 3. Prepare the journal entries to record the
purchase of the bonds by Saxton-Bose on January 1, 2021, interest
revenue on June 30, 2021 and interest revenue on December 31, 2021
(at the effective rate). (Enter your answers in whole
dollars. If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select
"No journal entry required" in the first account
field.)
Please help with preparing the journal entries.