A Discount on Bonds Payable

question 80

Multiple Choice

A discount on bonds payable:

• A) Occurs when a company issues bonds with a contract rate less than the market rate.
• B) Occurs when a company issues bonds with a contract rate more than the market rate.
• C) Increases the Bond Payable account.
• D) Decreases the total bond interest expense.
• E) Is not allowed in many states to protect creditors.

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Definitions:

Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market Basis

An accounting principle where inventory is recorded at either its historical cost or market value, whichever is lower, to ensure conservatism.

Conservatism

An accounting principle that requires potential expenses and liabilities to be recognized immediately, but revenue only when it is ensured.

Accounting Concept

Fundamental principles or theories that underpin the practice and procedure of accounting.

Manufacturing Business

This type of business produces goods from raw materials through a combination of manual labor and machines.