During the fourth quarter ended December 31, Year 1, Lighting Fixtures Inc. (LFI) had average outstanding revolving bank loans of $ 1.2 million. Assume that the quarterly interest charges associated with these loans was $ 7,500. If LFI makes the interest payment to the banks on January 15, Year 2, what is the journal entry (if any) made by the company on December 31 to reflect the above?

a. Accrued Interest Payable b. Interest Expense c. Interest Expense d. No journal entry necessary. 7,500 Interest Expense Accrued Interest Payable Loans Payable 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500