Worthington Company issued $1,000,000 face value, six-year, 10% bonds on July 1, 2012, when the market rate of interest was 12%. Interest payments are due every July 1 and January 1. Worthington uses a calendar year-end.

Required

1. Identify and analyze the effect of the issuance of the bonds on July 1, 2012.

2. Identify and analyze the effect of the entry on December 31, 2012, to accrue interest expense.

3. Identify and analyze the effect of the interest payment on January 1, 2013.

4. Calculate the amount of cash that will be paid for the retirement of the bonds on the maturity date.