Which of the Following Statements Regarding Amortization Is True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding amortization is true?

• A) Amortization of the premium causes the premium on bonds payable account to increase.
• B) Amortization of the premium causes the amount of interest expense to increase.
• C) Cash interest payments on bonds equals interest expense on the income statement when there is amortization of bond premium.
• D) Amortization of premium continues over the life of the bond until the balance in the account is reduced to zero.

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Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Current liabilities are obligations a company must pay within one year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and taxes owed.

Note Issuance

The process of creating and distributing a debt security or promissory note, promising to pay back a specified amount of money at a future date.

Face Amount

The nominal value of a security stated by the issuer, for example, the value printed on the face of a bond.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a loan charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.