Bond discount, entries for bonds payable transactions, interest method of amortizing bond discount. 9n July 1, 20Y1, Lvingston Corporation, a wholesaler of manufacturing equipment, issued $42,000,000 of 20 -year, 11%4 bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 14%, recelving cash of $33,602,520. Interest on the bonds is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30 , The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year. Required: For all journal entries, if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. 1. Journalize the entry to record the amount of cash proceeds from the issuance of the bonds. 2. Joumalize the entries to record the following: a. The first semiannual interest payment on December 31,20y1, and the amortization of the bond discount, using the interest method. Round to the nearest doliar. b. The interest payment on June 30,20Y2, and the amortization of the bond discount, using the interest method. Round to the nearest dollar. 20Y2. June 30 3. Determine the total interest expense for 20v1. Round to the nearest dollar