Medhurst Corporation issued $89,000 in bonds for $86,000. The bonds had a stated rate of 8% and pay interest quarterly. What is the journal entry to record the first interest payment? If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Principles of Accounting Volume 1
19th Edition
ISBN:9781947172685
Author:OpenStax
Publisher:OpenStax
Chapter13: Long-term Liabilities
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 11EA: Medhurst Corporation issued $90,000 in bonds for $87,000. The bonds had a stated rate of 8% and pay...
icon
Related questions
Question

Medhurst Corporation issued $89,000 in bonds for $86,000. The bonds had a stated rate of 8% and pay interest quarterly.

What is the journal entry to record the first interest payment? If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Accounting Volume 1
Principles of Accounting Volume 1
Accounting
ISBN:
9781947172685
Author:
OpenStax
Publisher:
OpenStax College