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On April 30, 2019, Aggie Corporation purchased Smith Corporation 10%, 5-year bonds with a face value of $12,000 at par plus four months of accrued interest. Assume that on June 30, Aggie received interest on the Smith Corporation bonds. Required: Prepare the June 30 journal entries to record the receipt

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Answer:

Date                    Account Title                                          Debit           Credit

April 30,2019      Held to Maturity investment             $12,000

                            Interest receivable                              $400

                            Cash                                                                           $12,400

Interest receivable:

4 months of accrued interest:

= 12,000 * 4/12 * 10%

= $400

Date                    Account Title                                          Debit              Credit

June 30,2019      Cash                                                      $600

                           Interest receivable                                                         $400

                           Interest revenue                                                             $200

Interest revenue

2 months have passed:

= 12,000 * 2/12 * 10%

= $200