Evaluate the following two statements:_________
I. Interest on bonds must be paid in full even when the corporation operates at a loss.
II. When bonds are issued at a premium, the annual interest expense reported will be greater than.

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I. True. Bond is an corporate's liabilities rather than an equity. Thus, the bond issuance is liable to its bond's holders to pay the promised interest expense on-time and in full amount being promised at the time of issuance regardless of their business's performances.

II. False. When the bonds are issued at a premium, annual interest expense will be lower. The Premium amount will be credited at first and then being allocated through out the bond's life time ( debited). This will reduce the amount of interest expense being recorded during the year of bond's life time.

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