On September 1, 2012, Lowe Co. issued a note payable to National Bank in the amount of $900,000, bearing interest at 12%, and payable in three equal annual principal payments of $300,000. On this date, the bank's prime rate was 11%. The first payment for interest and principal was made on September 1, 2013. At December 31, 2013, Lowe should record accrued interest payable of:
A) $36,000.
B) $22,000.
C) $24,000.
D) $33,000.