In: Accounting
On January 1, 2019, JP Chemical Company purchases $10,000 of 6% bonds in American Airline at a price of 95. JP Chemical Company intends to hold the bonds until the maturity date on January 1, 2029. The interest dates are January 1 and July 1. JP Chemical Company amortizes any discount or premium using the straight-line method. The fiscal year end of JP Chemical Company is December 31.
Required:
Prepare the journal entries on:
1. January 1, 2019
2. July 1, 2019
3. December 31, 2019
4. January 1, 2020
Explanations are required.