Recording Entries for HTM Debt Securities- Effective Interest Method On July 1, 2020, West Company purchased for cash, seven $10,000 bonds of North Corporation to yield 10%. The bonds pay 9% interest, payable on a semiannual basis each July 1 and January 1, and mature on July 1, 2023. The bonds are classified as held-to-maturity securities. The annual reporting period ends December 31. Assume the effective interest method of amortization of any discount or premium. Amortization Schedule Journal Entries in 2020 Financial Statement Presentation Journal Entries in 2021 Support a. Prepare a bond amortization schedule for 2020 and 2021 using the effective interest method. Note: Round each amount entered into the schedule to the nearest whole dollar. Use the rounded amount for later calculations in the schedule. Discount Bond Date Amortization Amortized Cost Jul 1, 2020 Jan. 1.2021 S Jul 1, 2021 Stated Interest Market Interest $ $ Check Previous Save Answers Next