On January 1, 2018, West Company purchased $600,000 of 6%, 5-year bonds, as an available-for-sale security, with interest payable on July 1 and January 1. The bonds sell for $623,625, which results in...

On January 1, 2018, West Company purchased $600,000 of 6%, 5-year bonds, as an available-for-sale security, with interest payable on July 1 and January 1. The bonds sell for $623,625, which results in a premium of $23,625 and an effective interest of 4%.

Instructions:

Prepare the journal entry on January 1, 2018.