Either the Effective-Interest Method or the Straight-Line Method of Amortization

question 104

Multiple Choice

Either the effective-interest method or the straight-line method of amortization will always result in:

• A) the same amount of interest expense being recognized each year.
• B) the same amount of interest expense being recognized over the term of the bonds.
• C) an increase in interest expense if premium or discounts were not amortized.
• D) the same carrying value each year.

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