Prepare the journal entries to record (a) the issuance of the bonds, (b) the payment of interest and related amortization on July 1, 2020, and (c) the accrual of interest and the related amortization on December 31, 2020

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Foreman Company issued $800,000 of 10%, 20-year bonds on January 1, 2020, at 84.95 to yield 12%. Interest is payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1.

Prepare the journal entries to record (a) the issuance of the bonds, (b) the payment of interest and related amortization on July 1, 2020, and (c) the accrual of interest and the related amortization on December 31, 2020.

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