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18 November, 18:03

On January 1, 2019 Powell Corporation issued $800,000, 5%, 5 year bonds dated January 1, 2019 at 95. The bonds pay annual interest on January 1. The company uses the straight-line method of amortization and has a calendar year end. Prepare the following journal entries that Powell Company would make related to this bond issue: Date of issue: January 1, 2019 Interest Expense Accrual: December 31, 2019 Interest Payment: January 1, 2020 Redemption of bonds at maturity January 1, 2024

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    January 1, 2011

    Dr Cash 760,000

    Dr Discount on Bonds Payable 40,000

    Cr Bonds Payable 800,000

    December 31, 2011

    Dr Bond Interest Expense 48,000

    Cr Discount on Bonds Payable 8,000

    Cr Bond Interest Payable 40,000

    January 1, 2012

    Dr Bond Interest Payable 40,000

    Cr Cash 40,000

    Explanation:

    Powell Corporation Journal entries

    January 1, 2011

    Dr Cash 760,000

    (800,000-40,000)

    Dr Discount on Bonds Payable 40,000

    Cr Bonds Payable 800,000

    December 31, 2011

    Dr Bond Interest Expense 48,000

    Cr Discount on Bonds Payable 8,000

    (40,000:5)

    Cr Bond Interest Payable 40,000

    (5%*800,000)

    January 1, 2012

    Dr Bond Interest Payable 40,000

    Cr Cash 40,000
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