Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions related to long-term bonds of Quirk Co.
(a) On April 1, 2009, Quirk issued $500,000, 9% bonds for $537,868 including accrued interest. Interest is payable annually on January 1, and the bonds mature on January 1, 2019.
(b) On July 1, 2011 Quirk retired $150,000 of the bonds at 102 plus accrued interest. Quirk uses straight-line amortization.