On January 1, 2012, Plymouth Company purchases $100,000, 6% bonds at a price of 90.4 and a maturity date of January 1, 2016. Interest is paid semiannually, on January 1 and July 1. Plymouth Company has a calendar year end. The adjusting entry to accrue interest on December 31, 2012 would include a:

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The interest for one period is $3,000 ($100,000 * 6% / 2). Since interest is paid semiannually, the adjusting entry on December 31, 2012, would accrue the interest earned but not yet received, which is $3,000.

On January 1, 2012, Plymouth Company Purchases $100,000, 6% Bonds