On 1 January 1, 2022, Robison Technology, Incorporated issued 830,000 of $1,000 par value, 7%, 6-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually each January 1 and July 1, with the first interest payment due at the end of the period on July 1, 2022. The market rate of interest for similar nonconvertible bonds on the date of the bond issue was 10% However, because these bonds are convertible, the effective rate is 8% . Each bond is convertible into 70 shares of Robison Technology's 5 par value common stock.

Requirement a. Determine the issue price of the debt

Requirement b. Prepare the amortization table for the bond issue through January 1, 2,025, assuming that Robison Technology uses the effective interest rate method of amortization