Paulson Company issues 10%, four-year bonds, on December 31, 2017, with a par value of $98,000 and semiannual interest payments. Semiannual Period-End (e) 12/31/2017 (1) 6/30/2018 (2) 12/31/2018 Unamortized Discount $6,693 5,856 5,019 Carrying Value $91,307 92,144 92,981 Use the above straight-line bond amortization table and prepare journal entries for the following. (a) The issuance of bonds on December 31, 2017. (b) The first interest payment on June 30, 2018. (c) The second interest payment on December 31, 2018. View transaction list Journal entry worksheet