Ellis issues 6.5%, five-year bonds dated january 1, 2015, with a $250,000 par value. The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31 and are issued at a price of $255,333. The annual market rate is 6% on the issue date.

1.calculate the total bond interest expense over the bond life

2. Prepare a straight-line amortization table like exhibit 14.11 for the bonds' life.

3. Prepare the journal entries to record the first two interest payments.