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25 April, 11:43

The following bond investment transactions were completed during a recent year by Starks Company: Year 1 Jan. 31 Purchased 75, $1,000 government bonds at 100 plus accrued interest of $375 (one month). The bonds pay 6% annual interest on July 1 and January 1. July 1 Received semiannual interest on bond investment. Aug. 30 Sold 35, $1,000 bonds at 98 plus $350 accrued interest (two months).

a. Journalize the entries for these transactions.

b. Provide the December 31, Year 1, adjusting journal entry for semiannual interest earned on the bonds.

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  1. 25 April, 12:12
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    Answer and Explanation:

    The Journal entries is shown below:-

    Jan 31

    Investment in Govt Bonds Dr, $75,000

    Interest Receivable Dr, $375

    To Cash 75,375

    (Being cash is recorded)

    July 31

    Cash Dr $2,250

    To Interest Receivable $375

    To Interest Income 1,875

    ($75000 * 6% * 5 : 12)

    (Being interest on bond is recorded)

    Aug 30

    Cash Dr, $34,650

    Loss on Sale of Bonds Dr, $700

    ($35,000 - 980 * $35)

    To Investment in Govt Bonds $35,000

    To Interest Income $350

    (Being loss on sale is recorded)

    Dec 31

    Interest Receivable Dr, $1,200

    To Interest Income $1,200

    (40 * $1,000 * 6% * 6 : 12)

    (Being interest on bonds is recorded)
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