Journalize first interest payment and the amortization
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On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $1,000,000, 8% 5 year bond that pays semi-annual interest of $40,000 ($1,000,000 x 8% x 1/2), receiving cash of $884,171. Journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount. Round answer to the nearest dollar.
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This solution is comprised of journal entries for the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount.
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Cash 884,171
Discount on bonds payable 115,829
Bonds Payable 1,000,000
Amount to be repaid at ...
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