Question

The effective interest amortization method: Multiple Choice Allocates bond interest expense over the bond's life using a changing interest rate. Allocates bond interest expense over the bond's life using a constant interest rate. Allocates a decreasing amount of interest over the life of a discounted bond. Allocates bond interest expense using the current market rate for each interest period. Is not allowed by the FASB.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is B,allocates bond interest expense over the bond's life using a constant interest rate.

Explanation:

Assuming a bond was issued for $20,000,000 with stated interest rate(coupon interest rate) of 5% and yield to maturity of 7%,in calculating the bond interest expense,we simply apply the  yield to maturity of 7% to the bond outstanding balance in each year.

From the above, it is clear that the percentage applied to bond outstanding balance over relevant years remains the same,hence option B is absolutely correct