On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $2,500,000, 8%, 5-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $100,000 ($2,500,000 8% ), receiving cash of $2,300,000.

Using straight-line amortization, journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond discount. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

1. Interest Expense

2. Discount on Bonds Payable

3. Cash