With the Effective Interest Method of Amortization, the Amortization of a Bond

question 54

Multiple Choice

With the effective interest method of amortization, the amortization of a bond discount results in a(n) :

• A) increase in stockholders' equity.
• B) decrease in liabilities.
• C) increase in interest expense.
• D) decrease in interest expense.

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