On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $674,000, 7%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $23,590 ($674,000 x 7% x 1/2), receiving cash of $707,700. Journalize the entry for the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $674,000, 7%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $23,590 ($674,000 x 7% x 1/2), receiving cash of $707,700. Journalize the entry for the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Journalizing Bonds with Premium Amortization**
On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $674,000, 7%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $23,590 ($674,000 x 7% x 1/2), receiving cash of $707,700. Journalize the entry for the first interest payment and amortization of the premium using the straight-line method.
If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
**Explanation:**
- When a bond is issued at a premium, the cash received ($707,700) is more than the face value of the bond ($674,000).
- The premium on bonds payable is amortized over the life of the bond.
- The straight-line method divides the total premium by the number of interest periods to calculate equal amounts of premium amortization for each period.
**Journal Entry Layout:**
- **Debit:** Interest Expense
- **Debit:** Premium on Bonds Payable
- **Credit:** Cash
**Note:** Select the appropriate accounts and amounts when preparing the actual journal entry.
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