Problem
On July 1, 2012, Sagittarius Satellites issued $4,500,000 face value, 9%, 10-year bonds at $4,219,600. This price resulted in an effective-interest rate of 10% on the bonds. Sagittarius uses the effective-interest method to amortize bond premium or discount. The bonds pay semiannual interest July 1 and January 1. Instructions (Round all computations to the nearest dollar.)
(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds on July 1, 2012.
(b) Prepare an amortization table through December 31, 2013 (3 interest periods) for this bond issue.
(c) Prepare the journal entry to record the accrual of interest and the amortization of the discount on December 31, 2012.