The Result of an Effective Interest Rate That Is Higher

question 18

Multiple Choice

The result of an effective interest rate that is higher than the stated rate on a debt security is the:

• A) Carrying value of the debt will decrease each interest period.
• B) Security will sell at a premium.
• C) Cash interest paid on each interest date will be changed.
• D) Dollar amount of interest expense reported on the income statement, assuming the interest method is used, will increase each interest period.

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