When the Effective Interest Method Is Used,the Amortization of the Bond

question 133

Multiple Choice

When the effective interest method is used,the amortization of the bond premium

• A)increases interest expense each period
• B)decreases interest expense each period
• C)increases interest expense in some periods and decreases interest expense in other periods
• D)has no effect on the interest expense in any period

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