The Adjusting Entry to Record the Amortization of a Discount

question 111

Multiple Choice

The adjusting entry to record the amortization of a discount on bonds payable is

• A) debit Discount on Bonds Payable, credit Interest Expense
• B) debit Interest Expense, credit Discount on Bonds Payable
• C) debit Interest Expense, credit Cash
• D) debit Bonds Payable, credit Interest Expense

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Definitions:

Reversing Entries

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Adjusting Entry

Accounting entries recorded at the close of an accounting cycle to distribute expenses and revenues to the period they truly belong to.

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