A company issued $4,000,000 of 8% bonds on October 1, 2014, due on October 1, 2019 for cash of $3,691,117. Interest is paid twice a year on April 1 and October 1. The bonds were sold to yield 10% effective annual interest. The company uses the effective interest method to amortize bond discounts and premiums. The company closes its books annually on December 31.

Use the attached T-account template and prepare the following entries:

10/1/14             Issuance of bonds

10/31/14           Recognition of interest payable, interest expense and amortization of bond discount or premium

11/30/14           Recognition of interest payable, interest expense and amortization of bond discount or premium

12/31/14           Recognition of interest payable, expense and amortization of bond discount or premium

4/1/15               Payment of interest