During 2018 and 2019, Kale Co. completed the following transactions relating to its bond issue. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31.

2018

Mar.1Issued $360,000 of 10 year, 7 percent bonds for $354,000. The semiannual cash payment for interest is due on March 1 and September 1, beginning September 2018.Sept.1Recognized interest expense including the amortization of the discount and made the semiannual cash payment for interest.Dec.31Recognized accrued interest expense including the amortization of the discount.

2019

Mar.1Recognized interest expense including the amortization of the discount and made the semiannual cash payment for interest.Sept.1Recognized interest expense including the amortization of the discount and made the semiannual cash payment for interest.Dec.31Recognized accrued interest expense including the amortization of the discount.

1. Determine the amount of interest expense Kale would report on the income statements for 2018 and 2019.
2. Determine the amount of interest Kale would pay to the bondholders in 2018 and 2019.