On Jan. 1, Year 1, Foxcroft Inc. issued 120 bonds with a face value of $1,080 for $132,600. The bonds had a stated rate of 8% and paid interest semi-annually. What is the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds? If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

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On Jan. 1, Year 1, Foxcroft Inc. issued 120 bonds with a face value of $1,080 for $132,600. The bonds had a stated rate of 8% and paid interest semi-annually.

What is the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds? If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

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Bonds are issued to fulfil the requirement of the capital of the company. It represents the liability of the company on which a fixed percentage of interest would require to be given.

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