In: Accounting
McWherter Instruments sold $650 million of 8% bonds, dated
January 1, on January 1, 2018. The bonds mature on December 31,
2037 (20 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market
yield was 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and
December 31. Blanton Technologies, Inc., purchased $650,000 of the
bonds as a long-term investment. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1,
PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate
factor(s) from the tables provided.)
Required:
1. Determine the price of the bonds issued on
January 1, 2018.
2. Prepare the journal entries to record (a) their
issuance by McWherter and (b) Blanton's investment on January 1,
2018.
3. Prepare the journal entries by (a) McWherter
and (b) Blanton to record interest on June 30, 2018 (at the
effective rate).
4. Prepare the journal entries by (a) McWherter
and (b) Blanton to record interest on December 31, 2018 (at the
effective rate).