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Question

Herrera Corporation issued a $400,000, 4.5%, 10-year bond payable on January 1, 2018. Journalize the payment of the bond

payable at maturity. (Give the date.)

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The bond payable debited and cash account is credited with $400,000 when the payment of the bonds is made.

1Step 1: Definition of bonds

The bond is a type of long-term liability in which the company issues bonds to the general public for a fixed period.

2Step 2: Journal entry at maturity of bonds

Date

Particulars

Debit

Credit

January  1, 2028

Bonds Payable

$400,000

 

 

Cash

 

$400,000

 

(Being entry for the payment of the bond at maturity)