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    Mar 3, 2009, 04:28 PM
    Entry for semiannual interest and purchase of bonds at call price
    Can you combine an entry for paying semiannual interest and purchasing face value bonds?

    On March 1, Titus Co issued $800,000 face value second mortgage, 8% bonds for $872,160 including accrued interest, Interest is paid semiannually on Dec 1 and June 1 with the bonds maturing 10 years from this past Dec 1. The bonds are callable at 102.

    Entry March 1

    Cash $872,160
    Bonds Payable $800,000
    Premium on Bonds Pay $56,160
    Bond Int Expense $16,000

    Paid Semiannual interest on Titus Co bonds (straightline amortization of disc or premium)

    Entry June 1

    Bond Int Expense $32,000
    Cash $32,000

    ******MY QUESTION*******
    Paid semiannual interest on Titus Co bonds and purchased $400,000 face value bonds at call price

    Entry Dec 1

    Bond Interest Expense $32,000
    Treasury Stock $408,000
    Cash $440,000
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    Mar 3, 2009, 04:58 PM

    My question is is the last entry correct?
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    Mar 3, 2009, 06:54 PM

    I am aware the entry is wrong, Treasury Stock is not involved

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