On January 1 (the authorization date) of the current year, Temple Company issues $500,000 of 9% bonds at 103. These bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31. Prepare a journal entry

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On January 1 (the authorization date) of the current year, Temple Company issues $500,000 of 9% bonds at 103. These bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31. Prepare a journal entry 

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Bonds payable is a form of liability being incurred in business for amount borrowed. It can be long term bonds or short term bonds, it depends on term of bonds. 

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