The bonds were issued for 559224 and pay interest each july


1. On January 1, 2011, JWS Corporation issued $600,000 of 7% bonds, due in 10 years. The bonds were issued for $559,224, and pay interest each July 1 and January 1. JWS uses the effective-interest method. Prepare the company's journal entries for 

(a) The January 1 issuance, 

(b) The July 1 interest payment, and

(c) The December 31 adjusting entry. Assume an effective interest rate of 8%. 

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