Moon Company issued $500,000, 10%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2014, at 108. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Moon uses the effective-interest method of amortization and has a calendar year end and the bondswere issued for an effective interest rate of 9%

a.What amount was received for the bond issuance?

b.How much interest is paid each interest period?

c.How much interest expense is recorded on the first interest date?

d.What is the premium amortization for the first interest period?

e.What is the carrying value of the bonds after the first interest date?