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CP 10–5

19 August, 2015 - 11:56

Gaudette Inc. issued 3-year, 12-per cent bonds on January 1, 2016, the date of bond authorization. Semi-annual interest is payable on June 30 and December 31. Gaudette uses the straight-line method of amortization. The following journal entry records the payment of interest on December 31, 2016:

2016

Dec. 31

Interest Expense

17,900

 
   

Premium on Bonds

100

 
   

Cash

 

18,000

 

Required: Reconstruct the entry made to record the issuance of bonds on January 1, 2016.