Prepare the journal entries to record issuance of the bonds


Azen Corporation issued $400,000, 7%, 20-year bonds on January 1, 2012, for $360,727. This price resulted in an effective-interest rate of 8% on the bonds. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Azen uses the effective-interest method to amortize bond premium or discount.

Instructions

Prepare the journal entries to record (round to the nearest dollar):

(a) The issuance of the bonds.

(b) The accrual of interest and the discount amortization on December 31, 2012.

(c) The payment of interest on January 1, 2013.

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Managerial Accounting: Prepare the journal entries to record issuance of the bonds
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