On September 1, 2000, Highlight Co. issued $400,000, 8% bonds, due to mature on September 1, 2005. Interest is paid semi-annually on March 1 and September Similar bonds at the time of sale were being traded at a market rate of 10%.

a) Create a bond amortization schedule for Highlight Co. up to September 1, 2005, assuming that the company uses the effective-interest method.

b) Assuming that Highlight Co. has a December 31 year-end, provide all required entries from September 1, 2000, through December 31, 2002.