Issuing Bonds at a Discount

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $3,200,000, 12%, 8-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $192,000 ($3,200,000 12% ), receiving cash of $2,897,707.

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

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