BM Co did not amortize the discount on its short-term bond investment. What effect would this have of the carrying value of the investment and on net income, respectively?   A. overstated, overstated B. understated, overstated C. understated, understated D. no effect, no effect

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BM Co did not amortize the discount on its short-term bond investment. What effect would this have of the carrying value of the investment and on net income, respectively?
 
A. overstated, overstated
B. understated, overstated
C. understated, understated
D. no effect, no effect
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