The bonds are sold on august 1 2011 for 425000 plus accrued


Question - 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.

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Accounting Basics: The bonds are sold on august 1 2011 for 425000 plus accrued
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