On january 1 2012 jennings company purchased at par 10


Question - Entries for Held-to-Maturity Securities

On January 1, 2012, Jennings Company purchased at par 10% bonds having a maturity value of $300,000 . They are dated January 1, 2012, and mature January 1, 2017, with interest receivable December 31 of each year. The bonds are classified in the held-to-maturity category.

Instructions:

(a) Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.

(b) Prepare the journal entry to record the interest received for 2012.

(c) Prepare the journal entry to record the interest received for 2013.

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