Megan, Inc., sold $500,000 of its 9%, five-year bonds dated January 1, 2018, on May 1, 2018, for $493,000 plus accrued interest. Interest is paid on January 1 and July 1 and straight-line amortization is used. The net liability for the bonds after recording the sale would be a. $508,000 b. $507,700 c. $500,000 d. $493,000

Megan, Inc., sold $500,000 of its 9%, five-year bonds dated January 1, 2018, on May 1, 2018, for $493,000 plus accrued interest. Interest is paid on January 1 and July 1 and straight-line amortization is used. The net liability for the bonds after recording the sale would be a. $508,000 b. $507,700 c. $500,000 d. $493,000

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Chapter13: Long-term Liabilities

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