On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues an $565,000, 9%, 5-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $25,425 ($565,000 x 9% x 1/2), receiving cash of $531,100. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount using the straight-line method. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

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On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues an $565,000, 9%, 5-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $25,425 ($565,000 x 9% x 1/2), receiving cash of $531,100. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount using the straight-line method.

If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

 
 
Interest Expense  
 
 
Discount on Bonds Payable  
 
 
Cash
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