On January 1, a company issues bonds with a par value of $400,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8%. Calculate the sale price and record the journal entry for this sale. Using the straight-line method, calculate the amount of interest expense for the first semiannual interest period and record the journal entry.
