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(14) Bond issue and retirement
On June 30, 2020, Desjardin Inc. issued $1,000,000 in bonds. The bonds pay interest twice a year on December 31 and June 30, mature in 10 years, and have a coupon rate of 5%. They were sold to yield 5.6%. Desjardin follows IFRS. On December 31, 2021, Desjardin repurchased 40% of the bonds. At that time the bonds were selling at 98.
Instructions (Round all values to the nearest dollar)
a) What was the issue price of the bonds?
b) Prepare all journal entries for the bonds up to and including the retirement of 40% of the bonds on December 31, 2021.
June 30, 20 |
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Dec. 31 |
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June 30/21 |
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Dec. 31 |
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31 |
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