On January 1, 2013, JetNew Corp. issued $550,000 of 6%, 5-year bonds, with annual interest payments on December 31. The bonds were issued at face value. Note JetNew uses the effective-interest method of amortization.
a. Prepare the necessary journal entries to record the issuance of the bonds and the first interest payment.
b. Determine the carrying value of the bonds on December 31, 2013.

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The Answer of On January 1, 2013, JetNew Corp. issued $550,000 of 6%, 5-year bonds, with annual interest payments on December 31. The bonds were issued at face value. Note JetNew uses the effective-interest method of amortization.
a. Prepare the necessary journal entries to record the issuance of the bonds and the first interest payment.
b. Determine the carrying value of the bonds on December 31, 2013.