On the first day of its fiscal year, Ebert Company issued $12,000,000 of 5-year, 9% bonds to finance its operations. Interest is payable semiannually. The bonds were issued at a market (effective) interest rate of 11%, resulting in Ebert receiving cash of $11,095,480. The company uses the interest method.

Journalize the entries to record the following:

1. Sale of the bonds. Round amounts to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

2. First semiannual interest payment, including amortization of discount. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

3. Second semiannual interest payment, including amortization of discount. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

b. Compute the amount of the bond interest expense for the first year. Round amounts to the nearest dollar. Using the following:

Annual interest paid
Discount amortized
Interest expense for first year