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Journalize the entries to record the following selected bond investment transact

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Question

Journalize the entries to record the following selected bond investment transactions for Hall Trust (refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles):

Journalize the entries to record the transactions. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

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Apr. 1 Purchased for cash $378,000 of Oates City 3% bonds at 100 plus accrued interest of $2,835. June 30 Received first semiannual interest payment. July 31 Sold $152,400 of the bonds at 95 plus accrued interest of $381.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

Date

Description

Debit $

Credit $

1-Apr

Investment -Oates City bonds

378000

Interest receivable

2835

To cash

380835

30-Jun

Cash

5670

Interest receivable

2835

Interest revenue

2835

(378000*3%*1/2)

31-Jul

Cash *

145161

Loss on sale of investment

7620

Interest revenue

381

Investment -Oates City bonds

152400

Working notes for the answer

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         *Sales proceeds ($152,400 x 95%).....$144,780

          Accrued interest ................................       381    

        Total proceeds from sale .................. $145,161

Date

Description

Debit $

Credit $

1-Apr

Investment -Oates City bonds

378000

Interest receivable

2835

To cash

380835

30-Jun

Cash

5670

Interest receivable

2835

Interest revenue

2835

(378000*3%*1/2)

31-Jul

Cash *

145161

Loss on sale of investment

7620

Interest revenue

381

Investment -Oates City bonds

152400