In the Previous Year, a Firm Failed to Record Premium

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the previous year, a firm failed to record premium amortization of $40,000 and $30,000, respectively, on its bonds payable and held to maturity bond investments. These errors affect both income before tax and taxable income. The firm's tax rate is 30%. As a result of this error, net income was:

• A) Understated by $7,000.
• B) Overstated by $7,000.
• C) Understated by $33,000.
• D) Overstated by $33,000.

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Definitions:

Junk Bond

A high-yield bond with a lower credit rating, reflecting a higher risk of default but offering potentially greater returns.

High-Risk Bond

A bond with a lower credit rating, indicating a higher risk of default, but offering higher potential returns to compensate for this risk.

High Yields

Bonds that offer higher interest rates because they have lower credit ratings, implying greater risk of default.

Oligopolies

Markets dominated by a small number of large firms, leading to limited competition.