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Compare and Contrast the Two Methods for Amortizing the Discount/premium

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Compare and contrast the two methods for amortizing the discount/premium.
Interest expense in the first period is higher under which method for bonds sold at a discount? For bonds sold at a premium?
Why does IFRS require public companies to use the effective interest method?
Why do the Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises allow companies to use the straight-line method?


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