The following transactions were completed by Winklevoss Inc., whose fiscal year is the calendar year: Year 1 July 1 Issued $74,000,000 of 20-year, 11% callable bonds dated July 1, Year 1, at a market (effective) rate of 13%, receiving cash of $63,532,267. Interest is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30. Oct. 1 Borrowed $200,000 by issuing a six-year, 6% installment note to Nicks Bank. The note requires annual payments of $40,673, with the first payment occurring on September 30, Year 2. Dec. 31 Accrued $3,000 of interest on the installment note. The interest is payable on the date of the next installment note payment. 31 Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds. The bond discount amortization of $261,693 is combined with the semiannual interest payment. Required:
1.Journalize the entries to record the transactions. Round all amounts to the nearest dollar. Be sure to include the year in the date for the entries. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
2.Indicate the amount of the interest expense in (a) Year 1 and (b) Year 2.
3.Determine the carrying amount of the bonds as of December 31, Year 2.