On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $370,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 11%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 10% and the bonds are sold for $384,280. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is: (Rounded to the nearest dollar.)

A. Debit Bond Interest Expense $21,778; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $1428; credit Cash $20,350.
B. Debit Bond Interest Expense $21,778; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1428; credit Cash $20,350.
C. Debit Bond Interest Expense $18,922; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1428; credit Cash $20,350.
D. Debit Bond Interest Expense $18,922; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $1428; credit Cash $20,350.
E. Debit Interest Payable $20,350; credit Cash $20,350.


Answer: D

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