On June 30, 2009. Stellar Company issued 12% bonds with a par value of 840,000 due in 20 years. They were issued at 98 and were callable at 103 at any date after June 30 2017. Because of lower interest rates and a significant change in the company's credit rating, it was decided to call the entries issue new bonds . New 8% bonds were sold in the amount of $1,060,000 at 103; they mature in 20 years. Stellar Company uses straight-line amortization. Interest payment dates are December 31, and June 30.

(a) Prepare journal entries to record the redemption of the old issue and the sale of the new issue on June 30, 2018.

(b) Prepare the entry required on December 31, 2018, to record payment of the first 6 months interest and the amortization of premium on the bonds.

Date Account titles and Explanation Debit Credit

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(To record the redemption of the old issue)

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(To record the sale of the new issue)

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