Entries for Issuing Bonds and Amortizing Premium by Straight-Line Method) Smiley Corporation wholesales repair products to equipment manufacturers. On April 1, 2011, Smiley issued $20,000,000 of five-year, 9% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 8%, receiving cash of $20,811,010. 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 Premsum on bonds Payable Bonds Payable 20,011,010 811,010 20,000,000 Feedback Check My Work Bonds Payable is always recorded at face value. Any difference in issue price is reflected in a premium or discount account. The straight-line method of amortization provides equal amounts of amortization over the life of the bond. b. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment on October 1, 20Y1, and amortization of bond premium for six months, using the straight-line method. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Interest Expense Premium on Bonds Payable Cash 900,000 000