On January 1, 2020, Splish Company purchased 9% bonds having a maturity value of $250,000,...

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On January 1, 2020, Splish Company purchased 9% bonds having a maturity value of $250,000, for $270,502.00. The bonds provide the bondholders with a 7% yield. They are dated January 1, 2020, and mature January 1, 2025, with interest received on January 1 of each year. Splish Company uses the effective-interest method to allocate unamortized discount or premium. The bonds are classified in the held-to-maturity category.

A) Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.

Date

Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

Jan. 1, 2020

B) Prepare a bond amortization schedule. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2,525.25.)

Schedule of Interest Revenue and Bond Premium Amortization Effective-Interest Method

Date

Cash Received

Interest Revenue

Premium Amortized

Carrying Amount of Bonds

1/1/20

1/1/21

1/1/22

1/1/23

1/1/24

1/1/25

C) Prepare the journal entry to record the interest revenue and the amortization at December 31, 2020.

Date

Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

Dec. 31, 2020

D) Prepare the journal entry to record the interest revenue and the amortization at December 31, 2021.

Date

Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

Dec. 31, 2021

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