Answer:
When a bond is sold at a discount, the interest expense value will increase at each semi-annual interest payment by the amortization of bond discount
Step-by-step explanation:
Issue of Bonds at a discount means the bonds are issued at less than face value amount and are redeemable at par. The difference between the face value and issue price is the discount.
Such discount is to be amortized over the life of such bonds.
The journal entry being,
Interest Expense A/C Dr.
To Discount On Bonds Payable
Hence, the interest expense turns out to be actually greater than the interest company actually paid to investors over the life of such bonds.