On January 1, a Company Issues Bonds Dated January 1

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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 first 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 Payable $14,000.00; credit Cash $14,000.00.
• C) Debit Interest Expense $12,648.28; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,351.72; 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 Expense $15,351.72; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,351.72; credit Cash $14,000.00.

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Definitions:

Discontinued Operations

Components of a company that have been sold or terminated, reported separately in financial statements for clarity.

Continuing Operations

Refers to the parts of a business expected to continue operating and generating revenue over the long term, excluding any discontinued operations.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually derived from the company's earnings.

Investing Activities

Cash flow activities that include (a) purchasing and disposing of investments and property, plant, and equipment using cash and (b) lending money and collecting the loans.