Answer and Explanation:
Bonds purchased at face value= ($104,000 - $103,000) ÷ 6% × 12÷2
=$1,000 ÷ 0.06 × 6
=$100,000
Journal Entry
March 1,2013 Interest receivable Dr. A/c 1000
($100,000 × 6% × 2÷12)
Investment in treasury bonds Dr A/c 103,000
To cash A/c $104,000
July 1,2013 Cash A/c Dr. 3,000
($100,000 × 6% ×6÷12)
To interest revenue A/c 2,000
To interest receivable A/c 1,000
Dec. 31,2013 Interest receivable A/c Dr. 3,000
To interest revenue A/c 3,000