This problem continues the Haupt Consulting situation from Problem 9-40 of Chapter 9. Re...

This problem continues the Haupt Consulting situation from Problem 9-40 of Chapter 9. Refer to Problem 2-64 of Chapter 2. Haupt Consulting is considering raising capital for a planned business expansion to a new market. Haupt believes the company will need $500,000 and plans to raise the capital by issuing 6%, 10 year bonds on March 1. The bonds pay interest semiannually on March 1 and September 1. On March 1, the market rate of interest required by similar bonds by investors is 8%.

Requirements

1. Will Haupt’s bond’s issue at par, a premium, or a discount?

2. Calculate and record the cash received on the bond issue date.

3. Journalize the first interest payment on September 1 and amortize the premium or discount using the effective interest method.

4. Journalize the entry required, if any, on December 31 related to the bonds.