1) A company reported the following year-end information:
2) Explain the purpose of reversing entries.
3) ZMart had income before interest expense and income taxes of $12,581 million and
interest expense of $1,063 million. XMart had income before interest expense and
income taxes of $3,596 million and interest expense of $1,143 million. Calculate the
times interest earned for each company and comment on the results.
4) On August 1, a company issues bonds with a par value of $600,000. The bonds
mature in 10 years, and pay 6% annual interest, payable each February 1 and August 1.
The bonds sold at $592,000. The company uses the straight-line method of amortizing
bond discounts. The company’s year-end is December 31. Prepare the general journal