Premium amortization On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $7,100,000, 12 %, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $426,000 ($7,100,000 x 12 % x W), receiving cash $7,524,238. Using straight-line amortization, journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium. Round to the nearest dollar. If an amount box do not require an entry, leave it blank. Interest Expense 390,647 XX Premium on Bonds Payable 35,353 X Cash 426.000 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.