Using the information provided in BE14-14, determine the issue price of the bonds assuming that the market rate of interest is 4%, and prepare the amortization table for the first 2 years assuming that Stark uses the effective interest rate method.

Data from Brief Exercises 14

On January 1, 2022, Stark Incorporated issued $1,500,000 par value, 5%, 7-year bonds (i.e., there were 1,500 of $1,000 par value bonds in the issue). Interest is payable semiannually each January 1 and July 1 with the first interest payment due at the end of the period on July 1. Determine the issue price of the bonds based on an 8% market rate of interest. Prepare the amortization table for the first 2 years assuming that Stark uses the effective interest rate method.