Issuing Bonds at a Premium On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $8,800,000, 9%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $396,000 ($8,800,000 ~ 9% x 12), receiving cash of $10,763,827. Journalize the bond issuance. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Cash 10,763,827 Premium on Bonds Payable Bonds Payable 8,800,000 Premium Amortization On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $8,700,000, 6%, 8-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $261,000 ($8,700,000 x 6% x 12), receiving cash of $10,544,132 Journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Interest Expense 416,258 X Premium on Bonds Payable 115,258 X Cash 261,000