On 112015 starburst company issued 10-year bonds with a


Problem 1 - This is a comprehensive problem all contained on this spreadsheet tab.

On 1/1/2015, Starburst Company issued 10-year bonds with a face value of $500,000 at 102. The bonds carry a stated interest rate of 7%, with interest payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. Starburst uses the straight-line method of amortizing bond premium or discount.

(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds.

(b) Prepare the journal entry to record payment of interest on July 1, 2015.

(c) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the accrual of interest on December 31, 2015.

(d) Prepare the balance sheet presentation for the bond on 12/31/2015.

(e) Prepare the balance sheet presentation for the bond on 12/31/2016.

Problem 2 - The stockholders equity section of the balance sheet of Frederick Mining Company is as follows:

Frederick Mining Company Equity Section of Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2016

Common stock, $10 par value, 200,000 shares authorized


   120,000 shares issued

1,200,000

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

3,711,250

Retained earnings

4,651,255

   Total equity

9,562,505

Create a journal entry (if needed) for each of the following items. 

Prepare an updated equity section of the balance sheet as of December 31, 2016. Scroll down past the journal entry section to see the heading for this.

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