When Bonds Are Retired at Maturity ________

question 132

Multiple Choice

When bonds are retired at maturity ________.

• A) the bondholders are paid the face value plus the unamortized premium or less the unamortized discount
• B) the carrying value equals the face value plus the unamortized premium or less the unamortized discount
• C) the carrying value always equals the face value
• D) the entry to retire the bonds may include a gain or loss on retirement of bonds

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