When Bonds Are Issued at a Premium and the Effective

question 71

Multiple Choice

When bonds are issued at a premium and the effective interest method is used for amortization,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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