The Discount on Bonds Payable

question 56

Multiple Choice

The discount on bonds payable

• A)serves to reduce interest expense on the income statement.
• B)serves to increase interest expense on the income statement.
• C)is never allowed by investment bankers when debt is issued.
• D)serves to increase the cash interest payment.
• E)is an adjunct account to bonds payable.

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