Absaroka Co. produces and sells synthetic string for tennis rackets. The following transactions were completed by Absaroka Co., whose fiscal year is the calendar year:
2005
July 1. Issued $15,000,000 of 5-year, 14% callable bonds dated July 1, 2005, at an effective rate of 12%, receiving cash of $16,104,095. Interest is payable semiannually on December 31 and June 30.
Dec. 31. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds.
31. Recorded bond premium amortization of $110,409, which was determined by using the straight-line method.
31. Closed the interest expense account.
2006
June 30. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds.
Dec. 31. Paid the semiannual interest on the bonds.
Dec. 31. Recorded bond premium amortization of $220,818, which was determined by using the straight-line method.
31. Closed the interest expense account.
2007
July 1. Recorded the redemption of the bonds, which were called at 101. The balance in the bond premium account is $662,459 after the payment of interest and amortization of premium have been recorded. (Record the redemption only.)

Instructions
1. Journalize the entries to record the foregoing transactions.
2. Indicate the amount of the interest expense in (a) 2005 and (b) 2006.
3. Determine the carrying amount of the bonds as of December 31, 2006.