(Amortization SchedulesStraight-Line) Spencer Company sells 10% bonds having a maturity value of $3,000,000 for $2,783,724. The bonds...

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(Amortization Schedules—Straight-Line) Spencer Company sells 10% bonds having a maturity value of $3,000,000 for $2,783,724. The bonds are dated January 1, 2010, and mature January 1, 2015. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Set up a schedule of interest expense and discount amortization under the straight-line method.

Bonds
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