Calculate and record the cash received on the debenture

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Question - Scofield Company Limited is considering raising additional funds. Scofield plans to raise the money by issuing $400,000 of 4%, 5 year debentures on 1 March 2020. The debentures pay interest ½ yearly on 1 March and 1 September. On 1 March 2020, the market rate of interest required on similar debentures by investors is 6%.n

a. Will Scofield's debentures be issued at par, a premium or a discount?

b. Calculate and record the cash received on the debenture issue date.

c. Journalise the first interest payment on 1 September and amortise the premium or discount using the straight line interest method.

d. Journalise the entry required, if any, on 31 December related to the debentures.

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