FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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Recording the Refunding of Long-Term Debt

On January 1, 2020, Rocket Corporation issued $100,000 of 6%, 20-year bonds at 98. The interest is payable each December 31. Rocket uses straight-line amortization. The company’s accounting period ends December 31. 

On January 1, 2029, Rocket issued $100,000, 5% 20-year, refunding bonds at par. On this date, the old 6% bonds could be purchased in the open market at 102. Rocket immediately purchased all of the 6% bonds. 

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a. Provide the entry for issuance of the 6% bonds on January 1, 2020. 

b. Provide the entry for issuance of the 5% bonds on January 1, 2029. 

c. Provide the entry to record the extinguishment of the old bonds on January 1, 2029.

 

  • Note: List multiple debits or credits (when applicable) in alphabetical order.
  Date Account Name Dr. Cr.
a. Jan. 1, 2020 Answer Answer Answer
   
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Answer Answer
   
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Answer Answer
b. Jan. 1, 2029 Answer Answer Answer
   
Answer
Answer Answer
c. Jan. 1, 2029 Answer Answer Answer
   
Answer
Answer Answer
   
Answer
Answer Answer
   
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Answer Answer
 
 
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