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Victor Company issued bonds with a $250,000 face value and a 6% stated rate of interest on January 1,2016.The bonds carried a 5-year term and sold for 95.Victor uses the straight-line method of amortization.Interest is payable on December 31 of each year.
-The amount of interest expense appearing on the December 31,2018 income statement would be:

• A)$17,500.
• B)$12,500.
• C)$14,250.
• D)$15,000.

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Definitions:

Comparability

An accounting principle that ensures financial statements can be compared between periods and across companies.

Financial Statements

Consolidated reports that summarize the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business over a specified period.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made in accounting to adjust income and expense accounts so they reflect the true financial position of a business.

Expenses

Costs incurred in the process of generating revenues, representing the consumption of resources such as raw materials, labor, and overhead.