Gabriel Co. produces and distributes semiconductors for use by computer manufacturers. Gabriel Co. issued $600,000 of 10-year, 8% bonds on May 1 of the current year at face value, with interest payable on May 1 and November 1. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year.

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Gabriel Co. produces and distributes semiconductors for use by computer manufacturers. Gabriel Co. issued $600,000 of 10-year, 8% bonds on May 1 of the current year at face value, with interest payable on May 1 and November 1. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year.

Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions for the current year: May 1. Issued the bonds for cash at their face amount. Nov. 1. Paid the interest on the bonds. Dec. 31. Recorded accrued interest for two months.

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Date Description Debit Credit
1-May Cash 600,000
Bonds Payable 600,000
1-Nov Interest Expanses 28000
Cash 28000
((seven months interest 4/1 – 10/31)
=600,000*8%*7/12
31-Dec Interest Expanses 8000
Interest Payable 8000
((two months interest 11/1 – 12/31)
=600,000*8%*2/12

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