Strand Corp. purchased $300,000 of five-year, 4% Hydrocor bonds at 99 on June 30, 2014. Strand Corp.

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Strand Corp. purchased $300,000 of five-year, 4% Hydrocor bonds at 99 on June 30, 2014. Strand Corp. purchased the bonds to earn interest. Interest is paid semi-annually each June 30 and December 31. The semiannual amortization amount for the first interest period is $273. At December 31, 2014, the bonds were trading at 98. Prepare the required journal entries on June 30 and December 31, 2014.