On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $400,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $383,793. The journal entry to record the second interest payment using the effective interest method of amortization is:
A. Debit Interest Expense $12,648.28; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,351.72; credit Cash $14,000.00.
B. Debit Interest Expense $12,648.28; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,351.72; credit Cash $14,000.00.
C. Debit Interest Expense $15,405.79; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,405.79; credit Cash $14,000.00.
D. Debit Interest Expense $15,351.72; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,351.72; credit Cash $14,000.00.
E. Debit Interest Payable $14,000.00; credit Cash $14,000.00.
Answer: C
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