When Bonds Are Issued at a Premium and the Effective

question 116

Multiple Choice

When bonds are issued at a premium and the effective interest method is used for amortization,at each subsequent interest payment date,the cash paid is:

• A)Less than the interest expense.
• B)Equal to the interest expense.
• C)Greater than the interest expense.
• D)More than if the bonds had been sold at a discount.

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