The Discount on Bonds Payable

question 139

Multiple Choice

The discount on bonds payable:

• A)increases the amount of cash paid to bondholders over the stated rate of interest.
• B)decreases the amount of cash paid to bondholders over the stated rate of interest.
• C)increases interest expense on the income statement.
• D)reduces interest expense on the income statement.

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