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 the effective interest method of amortization is:
A. Debit Bond Interest Expense $14,717.70; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.
B. Debit Interest Payable $13,500; credit Cash $13,500.00.
C. Debit Bond Interest Expense $12,282.30; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,217.70; credit Cash $13,500.00.
D. Debit Bond Interest Expense $12,487.08; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,012.92; credit Cash $13,500.00.
E. Debit Bond Interest Expense $12,487.08; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,012.92; credit Cash $13,500.00.
Answer: D
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