Answer
Step1:
Jan.1
Cash - 4,120,000 dollars (Debit)
Bonds payable - 4,000,000 dollars (Credit)
Premium on bonds payable - 120,000 dollars (Credit)
Step2:
Bonds interest expense - 296,000 dollars (Debit)
Premium on bonds payable - 24,000 dollars (Debit)
Bonds interest payable - 320,000 dollars (Credit)
Work Step by Step
Step1: To record the sale of bonds at a premium.
Step2: To record accrued bond interest and amortization of bonds premium.