Robert Company issued 1,200 $1000 face value bonds on January 1, 2018. The bonds have a stated rate of 9%, mature on December 31, 2027, and pay interest on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The bonds were issued at a price of $1,281,542 when the market rate of interest was 8%.

Build and present the the complete amortization table

Determine the interest expense Robert should recognize for 2018