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A company issued $1,000,000 of 30-year, 8% callable bonds on April 1, with interest payable on April 1 and October 1. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year. Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions:Year 1Apr. 1Issued the bonds for cash at their face amount.Oct. 1Paid the interest on the bonds.Year 3Oct. 1Called the bond issue at 104, the rate provided in the bond indenture.
(Omit entry for payment of interest.)
Callable Bonds
Securities that the issuer has the option to repurchase prior to their due date at a predetermined price.
Bond Indenture
A legal contract between a bond issuer and a bondholder that details the terms of the bond, such as the coupon rate, maturity date, and obligations of the issuer.
- Comprehend the principles of callable bonds and the methodology for their accounting processing.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of callable bonds and the methodology for their accounting processing.
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