Which of the following is correct about the effective-interest method of amortization? A. The effective-interest method applied to debt investments is different from that applied to bonds payable. B. Amortization of a discount decreases from period to period. C. Amortization of a premium decreases from period to period. D. The effective-interest method applies the effective-interest rate to the beginning carrying amount for each interest period.

Which of the following is correct about the effective-interest method of amortization? A. The effective-interest method applied to debt investments is different from that applied to bonds payable. B. Amortization of a discount decreases from period to period. C. Amortization of a premium decreases from period to period. D. The effective-interest method applies the effective-interest rate to the beginning carrying amount for each interest period.

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Chapter22: Corporations: Bonds

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Problem 10RQ: When bonds are redeemed before maturity, how is the gain or loss on redemption determined? Why does...

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The interest expense recorded on an interest payment date is increased a.by the amortization of premium on bonds payable b.only if the market rate of interest is less than the stated rate of interest on that date c.only if the bonds were sold at face value d.by the amortization of discount on bonds payable
3. Which of the following is true when the effective interest method of amortizing bond premium is used? * a. Interest expense remains the same for each period. b. Interest rate varies from period to period. c. Interest expense increases each period. d. Interest expense decreases each period. 4. The gain or loss on the retirement of bonds prior to maturity should be * a. recognized in income of the period of retirement. b. credited or debited to share premium account. c. amortized over the remaining term of the bond. d. ignored.
When bonds are issued at a discount and the effective interest method is used for amortization, at each successive interest payment date, the interest expense: Select one: a. Increases b. Is equal to the change in market value of the bonds c. Decreases d. Is equal to the change in carrying value of the bonds e. Stays the same
When bonds are redeemed before maturity, how is the gain or loss on redemption determined? Why does the calculation differ for bonds issued at face value, at a premium, and at a discount?
What is the effective interest rate of a bond or other debt instrument measured at amortized cost? Select the correct response: The interest rate currently charged by the entity or by others for similar debt instruments (i.e., similar remaining maturity, cash flow pattern, currency, credit risk, collateral, and interest basis). The interest rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the debt instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the instrument. The basic, risk-free interest rate that is derived from observable government bond prices The stated coupon rate of the debt instrument.
When the effective interest method is used, the amortization of the bond premium decreases interest expense each period increases interest expense in some periods and decreases interest expense in other periods increases interest expense each period has no effect on the interest expense in any period
4.What is the effective interest method of amortization? a. It is an amortization method that provides for the recognition of an equal amount of amortization of premium or discount each period. b. It is an amortization method that provides for the recognition of an equal rate of amortization of premium or discount each period. c. It is computed as the effective rate (constant rate) multiplied by the face value of the note. d. It is the same as the straight line method of amortization.
If the straight-line method of amortization of bond premium or discount is used, which of the following statements is true? Group of answer choices Total interest expense will increase over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount. Total interest expense will increase over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond premium. Total interest expense will decrease over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount. Total interest expense will remain the same over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount.
1. To calculate a gain or loss on redemption of a bond, you compare a. The market interest rate to the contract rate b. The carrying value value of the bond to the proceeds received from the sale of the bond c. The income for the period d. The proceeds to the unamortized premium or discount 2. If the proceeds are greater than the carrying value, you will have a a. gain with a credit balance b. gain with a debit balance c. loss with a debit balance d. loss with a credit balance
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A debit to Premium on Bonds Payable would least likely be possible on which of the situations? record of interest expense which is lower than the amount paid amortization of a bond premium early retirement of bonds increase in the carrying amount of bonds