ABC Company issues $425,000 of bonds on January 1, 2021 that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. A portion of the bond amortization schedule appears below:
Cash Interest Change in Carrying
Date Paid Expense Carrying Value Value
01/01/2021 $599,391
06/30/2021 $14,875 $11,988 $-2,887 596,504
12/31/20211 4,875 11,930 -2,945 593,559
What is the original issue price of the bonds?
a. $592,557
b. $440,000
c. $590,534
d. $459,800