yellow submarine co obtained authorization to issue 20 year bonds with a face value of $10 million. The bonds are dated May 1, 2023 and have a contract rate of interest of 8%. They pay interest on November 1 and May 1. The bonds were issued on August 1,2023, at 100 plus three months' accrued interest.

Prepare the necessary journal entries for the following:

a. August 1,2023, to record the issuance of the bonds

b. November 1, 2023, to record the first semiannual interest payment on the bond issued

c. December 31,2023, to record interest expense accrued through year end. (Round to the nearest dollar)

d. May 1,2024, to record the second semiannual interest payment (Round to the nearest dollar)

e. August 1 2043 to record the retirement of the bond