When the Effective Interest Method Is Used, the Amortization of the Bond

question 40

Multiple Choice

When the effective interest method is used, the amortization of the bond premium

• A) increases interest expense each period
• B) decreases interest expense each period
• C) increases interest expense in some periods and decreases interest expense in other periods
• D) has no effect on the interest expense in any period

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