Answer and Explanation:
The Journal entry is shown below:-
Cash Dr, $22,000,000
To Bonds payable $22,000,000
(Being issuance of bonds is recorded)
2. Interest expenses Dr, $440,000
($22,000,000 × 4% × 6 ÷ 12)
To cash $440,000
(Being payment of interest is recorded)
3. Bonds payable Dr, $22,000,000
To Cash $21,560,000
To Gain on Retirement on bonds, plug $440,000
(Being the retirement of bonds is recorded)
