Calculate the maturity value of the bonds


Jobbs company issues a 5%, two year bonds, on Dec 31, 2010, with a par value of $200,000 and semiannual interest payments. Use the following bond amortization table and prepare journal entries to record a) the insurance of bonds on Dec 31, 2010; b) the first through fourth interest payments on each June 30 and Dec 31; and c) the maturity of the bond on Dec 31, 2012.

SEMIANNUAL PERIOD-END

UNAMORTIZED DISCOUNT CARRYING VALUE
(0) 12/31/2010 12,000 188,000
(1) 6/30/2011 9,000 191,000
(2) 12/31/2011 6,000 194,000
(3) 6/30/2012 3,000 197,000
(4) 12/31/2012 0 200,000

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