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Question

What is the journal entry to retire bonds at maturity?

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

Bond payable is debited and cash credited to record the retirement of bond.

1Step 1: Definition of bond retirement

The bonds are retired when the maturity period of the bonds is completed.

2Step 2: Journal entry

The journal entry on the retirement of the bonds is passed by debiting the bonds payable account and crediting the cash account.

Date

Particulars

Debit

Credit

 

Bonds Payable

$XXX

 

 

Cash

 

$XXX

 

(Entry to record the payment of bonds)