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 issuance of the bond is:

A. Debit Cash $300,000; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $12,177; credit Bonds Payable $312,177.
B. Debit Cash $312,177; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $12,177; credit Bonds Payable $300,000.
C. Debit Cash $312,177; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $12,177; credit Bonds Payable $300,000.
D. Debit Bonds Payable $300,000; debit Bond Interest Expense $12,177; credit Cash $312,177.
E. Debit Cash $312,177; credit Bonds Payable $312,177.


Answer: B

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