On January 1, a company issued and sold a $399,000, 9%, 10-year bond payable, and received proceeds of $394,000. Interest is payable each June 30 and December 31. The company uses the straight-line method to amortize the discount. The journal entry to record the first interest payment is:

Cash Interest payable on Bond = $399,000*4.5% = $17,955

Discount to be amortized = ($399,000-$394,000)/20 = $250

Interest expense = $17,955+$250 = $18,205

Date   Journal Entry                                  Debit      Credit            

           Interest Expense                          $18,205

                 Discount on bonds payable                    $250

                 Cash                                                          $17,955

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