Hudson, Inc. issued $500,000 of 5%, 5-year bonds dated January 1, 2016 on July 1, 2016 when the market required 4% interest for bonds of similar risk. The bonds pay interest on December 31 each year. The bonds sold at $532,744 including accrued interest.
Required: Prepare the journal entries for the sale of the bonds and the December 31 payment for the interest for these bonds.

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The Answer of Hudson, Inc. issued $500,000 of 5%, 5-year bonds dated January 1, 2016 on July 1, 2016 when the market required 4% interest for bonds of similar risk. The bonds pay interest on December 31 each year. The bonds sold at $532,744 including accrued interest.
Required: Prepare the journal entries for the sale of the bonds and the December 31 payment for the interest for these bonds.