214) On January 1, 2018, for $18 million, Marker Company issued 10% bonds, dated January 1,
2018, with a face amount of $20 million. For bonds of similar risk and maturity, the market yield
is 12%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.
Required:
1. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2018, using the effective interest
method.
2. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on December 31, 2018, using the effective interest
method.
215) On January 1, 2018, Shark Company sold $800,000 of 10% ten-year bonds. Interest is
payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $708,000, priced to
yield 12%. Shark records interest at the effective rate.
Required:
Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2018, using the effective interest method.