A company holds $40,000 of 7% bonds as a held-to-maturity security. Assuming all prior interest entries have been accounted for, the bondholder's journal entry to record receipt of the semiannual interest payment includes a debit to Cash for $2,800 and a credit to Interest Revenue for $2,800.
$40,000 x 7% x ½ year = $1,400

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The correct interest payment is $1,400, not $2,800. The journal entry should debit Cash for $1,400 and credit Interest Revenue for $1,400.

A Company Holds $40,000 of 7% Bonds as a Held-To-Maturity