Amortizing a Discount on Bonds Payable

question 190

Multiple Choice

Amortizing a discount on bonds payable:

• A)Increases interest expense.
• B)Increases periodic cash payments to bondholders.
• C)Decreases interest expense.
• D)Decreases periodic cash payments to bondholders.

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