Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of the bond


The Bradford Company sold 12% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $85 million on January 1, 2011 to Saxton-Bose Corporation. The bonds mature in 2020 (10 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield is 14%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.

Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of the bonds by Saxton-Bose on January 1, 2011.

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Accounting Basics: Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of the bond
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