Question

On January 1, 2013, a company issued and sold an $850,000, 6%, five-year bond payable and received proceeds of $825,000. Interest is payable each June 30 and December 31. The company uses the straight-line method to amortize the discount. The journal entry to record the first interest payment is:

A.


Bond Interest Expense 25,500
Cash 25,500

B.


Bond Interest Expense 51,000
Cash 51,000

C.


Bond Interest Expense 28,000
Discount on Bonds Payable 2,500
Cash 25,500

D.


Bond Interest Expense 23,000
Discount on Bonds Payable 2,500
Cash 25,500

E.


Bond Interest Expense 25,500
Discount on Bonds Payable 2,500
Cash 28,000

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