In order to work that problem, you need to know the bonds are actually sold for $435,438. You can now calculate the discount and set up your chart.

LO 2 S9-6. (Learning Objective 2: Issue bonds payable at a discount and amortize bonds using the effective-interest method) Pearce Corporation issued $580,000 of 6%, 10-year bonds payable on March 31, 2019. The market interest rate at the date of issuance was 10%, and the bonds pay interest semiannually. Pearce Corporation's year-end is March 31 1. Using the PV function in Excel, calculate the issue price of the bonds 2. Prepare an effective-interest amortization table for the bonds through the first three interest payments. Round amounts to the nearest dollar 3. Record Pearce Corporation's issuance of the bonds on March 31, 2019, and payment of the first semiannual interest amount and amortization of the bond discount on September 30, 2019. Explanations are not required