On May 1, 2010, Beaver Corp. purchased $450,000 of 12% bonds, interest payable on January 1 and July 1, for $422,800 plus accrued interest. The bonds mature on January 1, 2006. Amortization is recorded when interest is received by the straight-line method (by months and round to the nearest dollar). Assume bonds are available for sale.
Instructions:
(a) Prepare the entry for May 1, 2010.
(b) The bonds are sold on August 1, 2011 for $425,000 plus accrued interest. Prepare required entry to properly record the sale.