159) 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 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 $15,405.79; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,405.79; credit Cash
$14,000.00.
160) All of the following statements regarding convertible bonds are true except:
A) Holders of convertible bonds can generally decide whether to convert to stock.
B) Holders of convertible bonds have the potential to profit from increases in stock price.
C) Holders of convertible bonds can choose when to convert to stock.
D) Holders of convertible bonds have the option to not convert and continue receiving bond
interest payments and par value at maturity.
E) Holders of convertible bonds can choose how many shares of stock to receive at conversion.