On the first day of its fiscal year, Ebert Company issued $11,000,000 of 10-year, 7% bonds to finance its operations. Interest is payable semiannually. The bonds were issued at a market (effective) interest rate of 9%, resulting in Ebert receiving cash of $9,569,097. The company uses the interest method. Required: a. Journalize the entries to record the following transactions. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles 1. Sale of the bonds on January 1 2. First semiannual interest payment on June 30, including amortization of discount. Round to the nearest dollar. 3. Second semiannual interest payment on December 31, including amortization of discount. Round to the nearest dollar. b. Compute the amount of the bond interest expense for the first year c. Explain why the company was able to issue the bonds for only $9,569,097 rather than for the face amount of $11,000,000. a. Journalize the entries to record the transactions. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. Round to the nearest dollar Question not attempted. PAGE 10 ACCOUNTING EQUATION JOURNAL Score: 0/112 POST. REF CREDIT ASSETS LIABILITIES DATE DESCRIPTION DEBIT EQUITY t Jan. 1 Cash 9,569,097.00 1 Discount on Bonds Payable 1,430,903.00 Bonds Payable 11,000,000.00 t 3 4 6 7 8 oo b. Compute the amount of the bond interest expense for the first year. Enter amounts as a positive number Annual interest paid $ Discount amortized Interest expense for first year $ Points: 0/3