A company issued 10%, 10 year bonds with a par value of 1,000,000 on January 1, 2013, at a selling price of 885,295, to yeild the buye12% return. The company uses effective interest amortization method. Interest is paid semiannually each June 30 and December 31.

Prepare an amortization table for the first two payment periods using the format shown below:

Semiannual interest period, Cash interest paid, bond interest expense, discount amortization, unamortization and carrying value.

prepare the journal entry to record the first semiannual interest payment.