Chapter 2, Problem 2.10EYCT

General Accounting

Morgan Corp. purchased $600,000 of 8% bonds of Thompson Inc. on January 1, 2022, paying $567,300. The bonds mature January 1, 2032; interest is payable each July 1 and January 1. The discount of $32,700 provides an effective yield of 9%. Morgan Corp. uses the effective-interest method and plans to hold these bonds to maturity. On July 1, 2022, Morgan Corp. should increase its Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities account for the Thompson Inc. bonds by: a. $3,270 b. $1,635 c. $1,529 d. $978

What is the cash paid to employees during the year on these financial accounting question?