On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $8,600,000, 10%, 6-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $430,000 ($8,600,000 × 10% × ½), receiving cash of $8,992,098. Journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium

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On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $8,600,000, 10%, 6-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $430,000 ($8,600,000 × 10% × ½), receiving cash of $8,992,098.

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.

       
       
       
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