On March 1, 2017 Betts Co. issued $500,000 of 6% three-year bonds plus accrued interest. The bonds were date January 1, 2017 and pay semi-annual interest on January 1 and July 1. The market rate of interest is 5%. On April 1, 2019, Betts Co. retired $300,000 of the bonds at 101. The remaining bonds were retired at maturity date. Betts Co. uses the effective interest method. Required: 1. Make all journal entries for the life of the bonds. 2. What is the amount of the unamortized premium or discount on January 1, 2019.

On March 1, 2017 Betts Co. issued $500,000 of 6% three-year bonds plus accrued interest. The bonds were date January 1, 2017 and pay semi-annual interest on January 1 and July 1. The market rate of interest is 5%. On April 1, 2019, Betts Co. retired $300,000 of the bonds at 101. The remaining bonds were retired at maturity date. Betts Co. uses the effective interest method. Required: 1. Make all journal entries for the life of the bonds. 2. What is the amount of the unamortized premium or discount on January 1, 2019.

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