Hillside issues $3,000,000 of 6%, 15-year bonds dated January 1, 2017, that pay

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Hillside issues $3,000,000 of 6%, 15-year bonds dated January 1, 2017, that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds are issued at a price of $3,671,990.

1. Prepare the first two years of an amortization table using the straight-line method
2. Prepare the journal entries to record the first two interest payments.

Hillside issues $3,000,000 of 6%, 15-year bonds dated January 1, 2017, that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds are issued at a price of $3,671,990 Required: 1. Prepare the January 1, 2017, journal entry to record the bonds' issuance. 2(a) For each semiannual period, complete the table below to calculate the cash payment. 2(b) For each semiannual period, complete the table below to calculate the straight-line premium amortization 2(c) For each semiannual period, complete the table below to calculate the bond interest expense 3. Complete the below table to calculate the total bond interest expense to be recognized over the bonds' life. 4. Prepare the first two years of an amortization table using the straight-line method 5. Prepare the journal entries to record the first two interest payments. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1Req 2A to 2C Req 3 Prepare the first two years of an amortization table using the straight-line method Semiannual Period Unamortized Carrying Req 4 Req 5 End 01/01/2017 06/30/2017 12/31/2017 06/30/2018 12/31/2018 Premium Value Req 3 Req 5 >

Explanation / Answer

1. Journal entry to record bond issuanec.

2a, b, c Amortization and Interest table is as prepared below:

First 2 interest payments

Year Particulars L.F Debit ($) Credit ($) 2017 Jan-01 Cash 3,671,990 Premium on Bonds payable 671,990 Bond Payable 3,000,000 (For 15 year bonds issued at premium)

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