On January 1, 2018, Vandenplas issues $800,000 of 8% bonds, due in ten years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 9%, the bonds will issue at $747,968.

Record the bond issue on January 1, 2018, and the first four semi-annual interest payments on June 30, 2018, December 31, 2018, June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019.