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Financial Reporting and Analysis
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Belmont Logistics issues a $500,000 bond at 97 (a 3% discount). Under the effective interest method, how is the discount treated over the life of the bond?
A
The discount is amortized as additional interest expense over the bond's life, increasing the carrying value toward par
B
The discount is recognized as a one-time loss at issuance
C
The discount reduces interest expense each period below the coupon payment
D
The discount is added to equity as a capital contribution
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