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How should bond issue costs be accounted for on the books of the issuing corporation?
On January 1, 2011, Field Company purchased 12% bonds, dated January 1, 2011, with a face amount of $20 million. The bonds mature in 2020 (10 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield is 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.
Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2011.
Prepare the journal entry to record the bond purchase by Field on January 1, 2011.
Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2011, using the straight-line method. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on December 31, 2011, using the straight-line method.