On April 1, 2014, West Company purchased $450,000 of 6.00% bonds for $467,750 plus accrued interest as an available-for sale security. Interest is paid on July 1 and January 1 and the bonds mature on July 1, 2019.

a) Prepare the journal entry on April 1, 2014.

b) The bonds are sold on November 1, 2015 at 103 plus accrued interet. Amortization was recorded when interest was received by the straight-line method. prepare all entries required to properly record the sale.