Return to the Max Industries bond in exercise S8-11. Assume that Max Industries issued the bond on July 1, 2017, at a price of 90. Also assume that Max Industries's accounting year ends on December 31. Journalize the following transactions for Max Industries, including an explanation for each entry:

a. Issuance of the bonds on July 1, 2017.

b. Accrual of interest expense and amortization of bonds on December 31, 2017. (Use the straight-line amortization method, and round amounts to the nearest dollar.)

c. Payment of the first semi-annual interest amount on January 1, 2018?