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CP 10–4

19 August, 2015 - 11:55

On January 1, 2018, the date of bond authorization, Paquette Inc. issued 3-year, 12-per cent bonds. Semi-annual interest is payable on June 30 and December 31. Paquette uses the straight-line method of amortization. The following journal entry records the first payment of interest:

2018

June 30

Interest Expense

17,000

 
   

Cash

 

16,500

   

Discount on Bonds

 

500

 

Required: Reconstruct the journal entry made to record the issuance of bonds on January 1, 2018.