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Journal Entries for Bonds at Par

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There are three basic transactions that involve bonds:

  • Issuing a bond
  • Paying the interest on the bond (often yearly)
  • Retiring the bond

This module will let you practice each of the above on a bond sold at face value.

Question
Some auditors are looking over your accounting work, and have come to you with an urgent question.

What is the journal entry for the retirement of the bond?
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👉 Answer:

  • Bonds Payable     $36,000.00    
         Cash     $36,000.00    
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