On January 1, 2018, Brussels Enterprises issues bonds at par dated January 1, 2018, that have a $3,400,000 par value, mature in 4 years, and pay 9% interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Required:
a. Record the entry for the issuance of bonds for cash on January 1, 2018.
b. Record the entry for the first semiannual interest payment on June 30, 2018.
c. Record the entry for the second semiannual interest payment on December 31, 2018.
d. Record the entry for the maturity of the bonds on December 31, 2021 (assume semiannual interest is already recorded).

a. Record the entry for the issuance of bonds for cash on January 1, 2018.

January 1, 2018, bonds are issued

Dr Cash 3,400,000

    Cr Bonds payable 3,400,000

b. Record the entry for the first semiannual interest payment on June 30, 2018.

June 30, 2018, first coupon payment

Dr Interest expense 153,000

    Cr Cash 153,000

c. Record the entry for the second semiannual interest payment on December 31, 2018.

December 31, 2018, second coupon payment

Dr Interest expense 153,000

    Cr Cash 153,000

d. Record the entry for the maturity of the bonds on December 31, 2021 (assume semiannual interest is already recorded).

December 31, 2021, payment of bonds payable

Dr Bonds payable 3,400,000

    Cr Cash 3,400,000

answer; be sure that the information on file is correct;