The following transactions were completed by Almeda Inc., whose fiscal year is the calendar year:

Year 1

July 1. Issued $75,000,000 of 10-year, 9% callable bonds dated July 1, Year 1, at a market (effective) rate of 7%, receiving cash of $85,659,600. Interest is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30.

Oct. 1. Borrowed $270,000 by issuing a six-year, 8% installment note to Intexicon Bank. The note requires annual payments of $58,405, with the first payment occurring on September 30, Year 2.

Dec. 31. Accrued $5,400 of interest on the installment note. The interest is payable on the date of the next installment note payment.

31. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond premium amortization of $532,980 is combined with the semiannual interest payment.

Year 2

June 30. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond premium amortization of $532,980 is combined with the semiannual interest payment.

Sept. 30. Paid the annual payment on the note, which consisted of interest of $21,600 and principal of $36,805.

Dec. 31. Accrued $4,664 of interest on the installment note. The interest is payable on the date of the next installment note payment.

31. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond premium amortization of $532,980 is combined with the semiannual interest payment.

Year 3

June 30. Recorded the redemption of the bonds, which were called at 103. The balance in the bond premium account is $8,527,680 after payment of interest and amortization of premium have been recorded. Record the redemption only.

Sept. 30. Paid the second annual payment on the note, which consisted of interest of $18,656 and principal of $39,749.

Instructions

1. Journalize the entries to record the foregoing transactions. 

2. Indicate the amount of the interest expense in (a) Year 1 and  (b) Year 2.

3. Determine the carrying amount of the bonds as of December 31, Year 2.