Entries for Bonds Payable, including bond redemption The following transactions were completed by Montague Inc., whose fiscal year is the calendar year: Year 1 July 1. Issued $55,000,000 of 10-year, 9% callable bonds dated July 1, Year 1, at a market (effective) rate of 796, receiving cash of $62,817,040. Interest is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30 Dec. 31. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond discount amortization of $390,852 is combined with the semiannual interest payment. 31. Closed the interest expense account. Year 2 June 30. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond discount amortization of $390,852 is combined with the semiannual interest payment.. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond discount amortization of $390,852 is combined with the semiannual interest payment. Dec. 31 31. Closed the interest expense account. Year 3 June 30. Recorded the redemption of the bonds, which were called at 103. The balance in the bond premium account is $6,253,632 after payment of interest and amortization of premium have been recorded. (Record the redemption only.)