2017
(a) 1. Jan. 1 Cash …………………………………….. 2,147,202
Bonds Payable ………………. 2,000,000
Premium on Bonds
Payable………………………. 147,202
2. Dec. 31 Interest Expense
($2,147,202 X 6%) ………………. 128,832
2018
3. Jan. 1 Interest Payable ……………………. 140,000
Cash ……………………………… 140,000
4. Dec. 31 Interest Expense …………………… 128,162
[($2,147,202 – $11,168) X 6%]
(b) Bonds payable ……………………………………………. 2,000,000
Add: Premium on bonds payable ………………… 124,196* 2,124,196