When the Effective-Interest Method of Amortization Is Used for a Bond

question 190

Multiple Choice

When the effective-interest method of amortization is used for a bond premium, the amount of interest expense for an interest period is calculated multiplying the

• A)face value of the bonds at the beginning of the period by the contractual interest rate.
• B)face value of the bonds at the beginning of the period by the effective interest rate.
• C)carrying value of the bonds at the beginning of the period by the contractual interest rate.
• D)carrying value of the bonds at the beginning of the period by the effective interest rate.

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