On January 1, when the market interest rate was 10 percent, Seton Corporation completed a $240,000, 9 percent bond issue for $225,243. The bonds pay interest each December 31 and mature in 10 years. Assume Seton Corporation uses the effective-interest method to amortize the bond discount.

Required:

Prepare the required journal entries to record the bond issuance and the first interest payment on December 31.

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