In: Accounting
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 Post the following journal entry: On 7/1/14, ABC sold 12% bonds having a maturity value of $800,000 for $861,771, resulting in an effective yield of 10%. The bonds are  | 
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| dated 7/1/14, and mature 7/1/19. Interest is payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1. ABC uses the effective interest method of | |||||||||
| amortization for bond premium or discount. Record the adjusting entry for the accrual of interest and the related amortization on 12/31/14. | |||||||||
| Hint: Develop an abbreviated amortization schedule to accurately determine the interest expense. | |||||||||
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 Date  | 
 Accounts title  | 
 Debit  | 
 Credit  | 
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 31-Dec-14  | 
 Interest Expense  | 
 $ 43,088.55  | 
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 Premium on Bonds Payable  | 
 $ 4,911.45  | 
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 Interest Payable  | 
 $ 48,000.00  | 
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 (6 months semi annual Interest accrued)  | 
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 Period  | 
 Cash Interest  | 
 Interest Expense  | 
 Premium Amortised  | 
 Unamortised Premium  | 
 Carrying Value  | 
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 01-Jul-14  | 
 $ 61,771.00  | 
 $ 861,771.00  | 
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 01-Jan-15  | 
 $ 48,000.00 [800000x12%x6/12]  | 
 $ 43,088.55 [861771 x 10% x 6/12]  | 
 $ 4,911.45 [48000 – 43088.55]  | 
 $ 56,859.55 [61771 – 4911.45]  | 
 $ 856,859.55 [861771 – 4911.45]  |