Accounting 25th Edition by Carl Warren, James Reeve, Jonathan Duchac

Exercise 1

Entries for investment in bonds, interest, and sale of bonds
Sorrey Company acquired $75,000 of Clayton Co., 6% bonds on April 1, 2014, at their face amount. Interest is paid semiannually on April 1 and October 1. On October 1, 2014, Sorrey Company sold $25,000 of the bonds for 98.
Journalize entries to record the following:
a. The initial acquisition of the bonds on April 1.
b. The semiannual interest received on October 1.
c. The sale of the bonds on October 1.
d. The accrual of $750 interest on December 31, 2014.