A merchandiser uses a perpetual inventory system. The beginning Owner, Capital balance of the merchandiser was $95,000. During the year, Sales Revenue amounted to $80,000, Sales Returns and Allowances were $1,300, Sales Discounts were $2,700, Cost of Goods Sold was $40,000, and all other expenses totaled $13,000. The company paid $24,000 in withdrawals to the owner. The last step in the closing process would include .

At the beginning of 2014, winston corporation issued 10% bonds with a face value of $2,000,000. these bonds mature in five years, and interest is paid semiannually on june 30 and december 31. the bonds were sold for $1,852,800 to yield 12%. winston uses a calendar-year reporting period. using the effective-interest method of amortization, what amount of interest expense should be reported for 2014? (round your answer to the nearest dollar.)