Under USGAAP, When New Debt Is Issued for Old Debt

question 16

Multiple Choice

Under U.S.GAAP, when new debt is issued for old debt:

• A)extinguishment costs are deferred and amortized over the term of the new debt.
• B)debt extinguishment costs are expensed as incurred.
• C)modification costs are amortized over the term of the old debt.
• D)old debt is not extinguished and new debt is recognized.

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