National Orthopedics Co. issued 8% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $600,000 on January 1, 2013. The bonds mature on December 31, 2016 (4 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield was 12%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

Required:
1.	Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2013. Table values are based on: n = i = Cash Flow Amount Present Value Interest Principal Price of bonds

2.	Prepare the journal entry to record their issuance by National on January 1, 2013. (If no entry is required for a transaction, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

3.

Prepare an amortization schedule that determines interest at the effective rate each period. Semiannual Interest Period-End Cash Interest Bond Interest Expense Discount Amortization Carrying Value 01/01/2013 06/30/2013 12/31/2013 06/30/2014 12/31/2014 06/30/2015 12/31/2015 06/30/2016 12/31/2016 Total

4.	Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2013. (If no entry is required for a transaction, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
	5. Prepare the appropriate journal entries at maturity on December 31, 2016. (If no entry is required for a particular transaction, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)