When Bonds Are Issued at a Premium, the Bond Premium

question 62

Multiple Choice

When bonds are issued at a premium, the bond premium

• A) reduces the amount of interest expense over the life of the bonds.
• B) increases the amount of interest expense over the life of the bonds.
• C) does not change the amount of interest expense over the life of the bonds.
• D) is charged to interest expense when the bond is issued.

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