Chapter 9, Problem 16DQ

To determine

Concept introduction:

Bonds:

Bonds are debt instruments issued by the borrower company to its lenders. Bonds are issued at a specified rate of interest and for a specified time period. The bondholders get a fixed rate of interest on the bonds and repayment of the bonds at the maturity date.

Amortization of Bonds premium or discount:

Bonds may be issued at a premium or discount. The premium or discount on issue of binds is amortized or the life of bonds using the straight line or effective rate methods.

To indicate:

The difference between the straight line and effective interest rate methods of amortizing premiums and discounts.