On January 1, ABC Company issued $1,000,000, 5-year, 12% bonds for $1,037,690. If the bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31 and if the effective rate of interest is 11%, determine the following:
The interest paid on June 30: $60,000
The amount of premium amortized on June 30, using the straight-line method (round to the nearest dollar): $3,690
The accrued interest payable on December 31: $60,000