On July 1, 2020 Grouper Limited issued bonds with a face value of $ 960,000 due in 20 years, paying interest at a face rate of 10% on January 1 and July 1 each year. The bonds were issued to yield 12%. The companys year-end was September 30. The company used the effective interest method of amortization.

1. Using 1. factor Tables 2. a financial calculator, or 3. Excel function PV, calculate the premium or discount on the bonds.

2. Prepare a partial Bond Premium/Discount Amortization Schedule for Grouper Limited. Only prepare the entries in the schedule for July 1, 2020, January 1, 2021, and July 1, 2021

3. Prepare the journal entry to record the issue of the bonds

4. Prepare the year-end accrual entry for Grouper Limited at September 30, 2020.

5. Prepare the journal entry on January 1, 2021 when Grouper makes the first payment of interest on the bonds.