Problem 14.6.b.

National Orthopedics Co. issued 8% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $600,000 on January 1, 2018. The bonds mature on December 31, 2021 (4 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield was 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

Required:

1. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2018.
2. Prepare the journal entry to record their issuance by National on January 1, 2018.
3. Prepare an amortization schedule that determines interest at the effective rate each period.
4. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2018.
5. Prepare the appropriate journal entries at maturity on December 31, 2021.

Prepare an amortization schedule that determines interest at the effective rate each period . (Round final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

Semiannual Interest Period-End	Cash Interest	Bond Interest Expense	Discount Amortization	Carrying Value
01/01/2018
06/30/2018
12/31/2018
06/30/2019
12/31/2019
06/30/2020
12/31/2020
06/30/2021
12/31/2021
Total