When Bonds Are Sold at a Discount and the Effective

question 197

Multiple Choice

When bonds are sold at a discount and the effective interest method is used, at each interest payment date, the interest expense:

• A) Increases.
• B) Decreases.
• C) Remains the same.
• D) Is equal to the change in book value.

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