On january 1, a company issues bonds dated january 1 with a par value of $400,000. the bonds mature in 5 years. the contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on june 30 and december 31. the market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $383,793. the journal entry to record the first interest payment using the effective interest method of amortization is:

The smelting department of kiner company has the following production and cost data for november. production: beginning work in process 3,700 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 23% complete as to conversion costs; units transferred out 10,500 units; and ending work in process 8,100 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 41% complete as to conversion costs. compute the equivalent units of production for (a) materials and (b) conversion costs for the month of november.