On the basis of the schedule above prepare the journal


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The following amortization and interest schedule reflects the issuance of 10-year bonds by Oriole Corporation on January 1, 2011, and the subsequent interest payments and charges. The company's year-end is December 31, and financial statements are prepared once yearly.

Amortization Schedule

Year

Cash

Interest

Amount Unamortized

Carrying Value

1/1/2011

 

 

$37,843

$150,657

2011

$20,735

$22,599

35,979

152,521

2012

20,735

22,878

33,836

154,664

2013

20,735

23,200

31,371

157,129

2014

20,735

23,569

28,537

159,963

2015

20,735

23,994

25,278

163,222

2016

20,735

24,483

21,530

166,970

2017

20,735

25,046

17,219

171,281

2018

20,735

25,692

12,262

176,238

2019

20,735

26,436

6,561

181,939

2020

20,735

27,296

 

188,500

(a) Indicate whether the bonds were issued at a premium or a discount.

(b) Indicate whether the amortization schedule is based on the straight - line method or the effective - interest method.

(c) Determine the stated interest rate and the effective-interest rate.

(d) On the basis of the schedule above, prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2011.

(e) On the basis of the schedule above, prepare the journal entry to reflect the bond transactions and accruals for 2011. (Interest is paid January 1.)

(f) 0n the basis of the schedule above, prepare the journal entries to reflect the bond transactions and accruals for 2018. Oriole Corporation does not use reversing entries.

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