(Learning Objectives 2: Issuing bonds payable; amortizing bonds by the effective-interest method) GIT, Inc., issued $600,000 of 5%, 12-year bonds payable on March 31, 20X0. The market interest rate at the date of issuance was 8%, and the GIT bonds pay interest semi-annually.

1. Prepare an effective-interest amortization table for the bonds through the fi rst three interest payments. Round amounts to the nearest dollar.

2. Record GIT, Inc.’s issuance of the bonds on March 31, 20X0, and payment of the fi rst semi-annual interest amount and amortization of the bond discount on September 30, 20X0. Explanations are not required.