On the First Day of the Fiscal Year, a Company

Essay

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $500,000, 8%, 10 year bond that pays semi-annual interest of $20,000 ($500,000 x 8% x 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.