Interest Expense Recognized Each Period on Zero-Coupon Bonds Sold at a Discount

question 65

Multiple Choice

Interest expense recognized each period on zero-coupon bonds sold at a discount is equal to the

• A)credit to Cash
• B)difference between the cash payment and the discount amortization
• C)credit to Discount on Bonds Payable
• D)sum of the cash payment and the discount amortization

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