On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $4,100,000, 6%, 7-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $123,000 ($4,100,000 x 6% x 12), receiving cash of $3,666,911. Using straight-line amortization, journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Interest Expense Discount on Bonds Payable Cash Feedback 4,100,000 X
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![### Discount Amortization
On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $4,100,000, 6%, 7-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $123,000 ($4,100,000 × 6% × ½), receiving cash of $3,666,911.
Using straight-line amortization, journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount. **Round to the nearest dollar.** If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
#### Journal Entries
| Account | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|-------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| Interest Expense | | |
| Discount on Bonds Payable | | |
| Cash | | 4,100,000 |
Feedback:
- **Bonds Payable** is always recorded at face value. Any difference in the issue price is reflected in a premium or discount account.
- The straight-line method of amortization provides equal amounts of amortization over the life of the bond.
#### Notes:
- In this section, you need to fill in the journal entries correctly. Ensure you follow the instructions and provide a detailed explanation where necessary.
- Address any potential questions or issues that may arise from this practice problem.
> **Check My Work Explanation:**
> - The table provided is designed to check the accuracy of journal entries concerning bond issues and amortization.
> - Remember, discount or premium on bonds payable should be amortized over the bond's life span, and this exercise helps in achieving proficiency in doing that.
This exercise will aid students in understanding and applying bond accounting concepts specifically surrounding premium and discount amortizations using the straight-line method.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fca679eb4-412f-4cd7-9e7c-d46cbc682971%2F351ab370-279f-4998-9f5d-1658b9fe99ba%2Fptf06is_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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