When bonds are issued at a discount, what happens to the carrying value and interest expense overthe life of the bonds?O Carrying value and interest expense decrease.Carrying value decreases and interest expense increases.O Carrying value and interest expense increase.Carrying value increases and interest expense decreases.None of the above.

Bonds can be issued at both at a premium or at a discount. When issue price is lower than face value…

When bonds are issued at a discount, what happens to the carrying value and interest expense over the life of the bonds? O Carrying value and interest expense decrease. O Carrying value decreases and interest expense increases. O Carrying value and interest expense increase. Carrying value increases and interest expense decreases. O None of the above.

When bonds are issued at a discount, what happens to the carrying value and interest expense over the life of the bonds? O Carrying value and interest expense decrease. O Carrying value decreases and interest expense increases. O Carrying value and interest expense increase. Carrying value increases and interest expense decreases. O None of the above.

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