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Ellis issues 6.5%, five year bonds dated January 1, 2013, with a $250,000 par value. The...

Ellis issues 6.5%, five year bonds dated January 1, 2013, with a $250,000 par value. The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31 and are issued at a price of $255,333. The annual market rate is 6% on the issue date. What is the journal entry on issue date every 6 months and on matured date?

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Date Accounts Debit Credit
Jan 1, 2013 cash 255333
Premium on bonds payable 5333
Bonds payable 250000
June 30 interest expense (255333*6%*6/12) 7660
Premium on bonds payable 465
Cash (250000*6.5%*6/12) 8125
Dec 31 2017 bonds payable 250000
Cash 250000
  
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