
Answer:
Journal Entry to record the first interest payment
June 30, 2019
Dr. Interst Expense $19,979.32
Dr. Premium on Bond $1,620.68
Cr. Cash $21,600
Explanation:
First, we need to calculate the premium on bond amortization as follow
Premium on bond amortization = Coupon Payment - Interest Expense
Premium on bond amortization = ( $480,000 x 8% x 6/12 ) - ( $499,483 Â x 8% x 6/12 )
Premium on bond amortization = $21,600 - $19,979.32
Premium on bond amortization = $1,620.68