Issuing Bonds at a Discount

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $6,800,000, 12%, 9-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $408,000 ($6,800,000 12% ), receiving cash of $6,115,982.

Journalize the bond issuance. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

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