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On March 31, 2015, Gardner Corporation received authorization to issue $80,000 of 9 percent, 30-year bonds payable. The bonds pay interest on March 31 and September 30. The entire issue was dated March 31, 2015, but the bonds were not issued until April 30, 2015. They were issued at face value.

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On March 31, 2015, Gardner Corporation received authorization to issue $80,000 of 9 percent, 30-year bonds payable. The bonds pay interest on March 31 and September 30. The entire issue was dated March 31, 2015, but the bonds were not issued until April 30, 2015. They were issued at face value.

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Date Particulars Dr Amt Cr Amt April 30 2015 Cash A/c Dr                              80,000.00 To Bonds Payable                 80,000.00 Sep 30 2015 Interest Expense Dr                                 3,000.00 To Cash                   3,000.00 (80,000*9%*5/12) Mar 31 2016 Interest Expense Dr                                 3,600.00 To Cash                   3,600.00 (80,000*9%*6/12)

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