On February 1, 2018, Debbie Inc. issued 8% bonds dated February 1, 2018, with a face amount of $250,000. The bonds mature in 20 years and sold at an effective interest rate of 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on July 31 and January 31. Debbies fiscal year is the calendar year. Wolf uses the effective interest method of amortization.

1. Calculate the issuing price of the bonds

2. Prepare journal entries for 2018 using the effective-interest method

3. Compute the interest expense for the year ended, December 31, 2021

4. Prepare the journal entry for January 31, 2019