In USGAAP,Unamortized Bond Issue Costs Have a Debit Balance and Are

question 74

Multiple Choice

In U.S.GAAP,Unamortized Bond Issue Costs have a debit balance and are considered ________.

• A)an element in determining the carrying value of the bonds outstanding
• B)a cost of borrowing that reduces the effective interest expense
• C)a cost of borrowing that increases the effective interest expense
• D)an initial cost that is expensed when the bonds are issued

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