Straight-line method of amortization


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Company issues $200,000 of 8%, 10-year bonds on January 1, 2006, at 103. Interest is payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1. The company uses the straight-line method of amortization

1) Journalize the entries for the bonds on (1) January 1, 2006, (2) July 1, 2006, and (3) December 31, 2006

2) Show the balance sheet presentation of the bonds at December 31, 2006.

3) Assume on July 1 2006, after paying interest, Tipten calls bonds having a face value of $100,000. The call price is 101. Record the redemption of the bonds.

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