Which of the Following Statements Does Not Correctly Describe the Accounting

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the accounting for bonds that were issued at their face (maturity) value?

A) The market rate of interest equals the stated interest rate.
B) The interest expense over the life of the bonds will equal the cash interest payments.
C) The present value of the bonds' future cash flows equals the bonds' maturity value.
D) The book value of the bond liability decreases when interest payments are made on the due dates.