question archive Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions relating to long-term bonds of  Kirby, Inc

Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions relating to long-term bonds of  Kirby, Inc

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Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions relating to long-term bonds of 

Kirby, Inc. (Show computations.)

a) On June 1, 2009, Kirby, Inc. issued $600,000, 6% bonds for $587,640, which includes 

accrued interest. Interest is payable semiannually on February 1 and August 1 with the

bonds maturing on February 1, 2019. The bonds are callable at 102. 

b) On August 1, 2009, Kirby paid interest on the bonds and recorded amortization. Kirby

uses straight-line amortization. 

c) On February 1, 2011, Kirby paid interest and recorded amortization on all of the bonds,

and purchased $360,000 of the bonds at the call price. Assume that a reversing entry was

made on January 1, 2011. 

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