Intel Corporation is planning to issue bonds with a face value of $500,000 and a coupon rate of 16%. The bonds mature in 5 years and pay interest quarterly, every March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold on January 1, 2010. Intel uses the effective-interest amortization method. Assume the market rate of interest is 12%, annually. (90 POINTS)

Required:

a. Provide the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds

b. Provide the journal entries to record the interest payments during 2011 on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31.

c. What bonds payable amount will Intel report on the December 31, 2010 Balance Sheet?