Whitmore Company issued $534,500 of 5-year, 9% bonds at 95 on January 1, 2017. The bonds pay interest annually.

Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds.

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Dr: cash received
Dr: bond discount
Cr. Bond obligation

You will have to amortize the discount over the life of the bond.