Gassy Stores sells $400,000 of 12% bonds on June 1, 2022. The bonds pay  interest on December 1 and June 1. The due date of the bonds is June 1, 2026.  The market rate of similar investments is 10%. On December 1, 2024, Gassy  Stores retired the bond for $400,000. The company closes its books on  December 31. Calculate the proceeds from the sale of the bond. Clearly show the  amount of the premium or discount and state two reasons which support  the premium or discount calculated.

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Gassy Stores sells $400,000 of 12% bonds on June 1, 2022. The bonds pay 
interest on December 1 and June 1. The due date of the bonds is June 1, 2026. 
The market rate of similar investments is 10%. On December 1, 2024, Gassy 
Stores retired the bond for $400,000. The company closes its books on 
December 31. Calculate the proceeds from the sale of the bond. Clearly show the 
amount of the premium or discount and state two reasons which support 
the premium or discount calculated. Prepare all the journal entries for 2022, 2023 & 2024.

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