Essay
Given the following data, prepare the journal entry to record interest expense and any related amortization on December 31st of the first year using the effective method. Assume interest is paid annually on January 1. The bonds were issued on January 1 for $7,411,233.
Bonds Payable $8,000,000 (matures in 10 years)
Contract rate = 5%
Yield = 6%
Round answers to nearest dollar.
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