On January 1,a Company Issues Bonds Dated January 1 with a Par

Multiple Choice

On January 1,a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $300,000.The bonds mature in 5 years.The contract rate is 9%,and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31.The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $312,177.The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is:

A) Debit Interest Payable $13,500; credit Cash $13,500.00.
B) Debit Interest Expense $12,282.30; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.
C) Debit Interest Expense $14,717.70; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.
D) Debit Interest Expense $14,717.70; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.
E) Debit Interest Expense $12,282.30; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.