Entries for Issuing Bonds and Amortizing Premium by Straight-Line Method Smiley Corporation wholesales repair products to equipment manufacturers. On April 1, 2001, Smiley issued $2,700,000 of 7-year, 6% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 3%, receiving cash of $3,208,008. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. a. Journalize the entry to record the issuance of bonds on April 1, 2011. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Cash 3,208,008 Premium on Bonds Payable Bonds Payable 2.700.000 b. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment on October 1, 2011, and amortization of bond premium for six months, using the straight-line method. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Interest Expense 44,713.71 X Premium on Bonds Payable 36,268,29 X Cash 81,000