On January 1,2024, R & B Inc. issues $500,000 of 10-year, 4% bonds to yield...

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On January 1,2024, R & B Inc. issues $500,000 of 10-year, 4% bonds to yield a market interest rate of 5%. This resulted in an issue price of $461,027. Interest is paid semi-annually on January 1 and July 1.
a) Prepare an amortization schedule for the first four interest periods. Round all calculations to the nearest dollar.
b) Assuming that R&B has a December 31 year-end, prepare the entry to record the accrual of interest and amortization of any bond discount or premium on December 31,2024.
c) Prepare the entry to record the payment of interest on January 1,2025
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