Premium Amortization On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $3,500,000, 6%, 9-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $105,000 ($3,500,000 × 6% × ½), receiving cash of $4,322,808. Journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.   Interest Expense        Premium on Bonds Payable        Cash

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On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $3,500,000, 6%, 9-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $105,000 ($3,500,000 × 6% × ½), receiving cash of $4,322,808.

Journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

  Interest Expense     
  Premium on Bonds Payable     
  Cash     

 

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When bonds in the business are sold at a value more than its face value, then it means bonds are sold at a premium.

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