Several Years Ago, Durham City Issued $1 Million in Zero

question 22

Multiple Choice

Several years ago, Durham City issued $1 million in zero coupon bonds due and payable in 2013.The bonds were sold at an amount to yield investors 6% over the life of the bonds.During the current year, how much interest expenditures would Durham City recognize related to these bonds?

• A)Difference between the present value of the bonds at the beginning of the period and th present value of the bonds at the end of the period.
• B)Face amounts of bonds times 6%.
• C)Book value of bonds times 6%.
• D)None.

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