On the First Day of the Fiscal Year, a Company

question 64

Essay

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $500,000, 8%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $20,000
($500,000 × 8% × 1/2), receiving cash of $520,000. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method.

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