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Basic Question 0 of 2

When bonds are issued at a discount, the long-term liability reported on the balance sheet for the bonds ______

A. decreases or increases each year, depending on the stated interest rate.
B. increases each year during the life of the bond.
C. decreases each year during the life of the bond.

User Contributed Comments 4

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kalps As the end value needs to be the PAR value that needs to be paid at maturity
bhaynes Pull to par baby...Pull to par!!!
jonan203 pull to par, i like that!
nmech1984 haynes you rock! hehe
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Learning Outcome Statements

determine the initial recognition, initial measurement and subsequent measurement of bonds;

describe the effective interest method and calculate interest expense, amortisation of bond discounts/premiums, and interest payments;

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 25.