A Zero-Coupon Bond Is Different from a Typical Bond Issue

Multiple Choice

A zero-coupon bond is different from a typical bond issue because

A) The investor can clip the coupons and get paid for the periodic interest on the bond while a typical bond does not have coupons.
B) It is reported in the balance sheet net of the discount on the bond.
C) The zero-coupon bond's deep discount is reported as an asset and a typical bond that is issued at a discount is reported net of the discount.
D) It does not pay any periodic interest while the typical bond does.