On January 1, Year 1, a company issues $460,000 of 5% bonds, due in 15 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. Required: Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 5%, the bonds will issue at $460,000. Record the bond issue on January 1, Year 1, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, Year 1, and December 31, Year 1. (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)  Record the bond issue.  Record the semiannual interest payment.  Record the second semiannual interest payment.

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On January 1, Year 1, a company issues $460,000 of 5% bonds, due in 15 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year.

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Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 5%, the bonds will issue at $460,000. Record the bond issue on January 1, Year 1, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, Year 1, and December 31, Year 1. (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)  Record the bond issue.  Record the semiannual interest payment.  Record the second semiannual interest payment.

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