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Effective interest method
The effective interest method, also known as effective interest rate method, present value amortization, or simply as interest method, is an accounting technique used to amortize bond premiums and discounts over the life of a bond, reflecting the actual cost of borrowing or return on an investment. It involves calculating periodic interest expense by multiplying the bond's carrying amount (book value) by the bond's effective interest rate. The difference between this calculated interest expense and the cash interest payment determines the amortization of the premium or discount, which adjusts the bond's carrying value over time. This method is used as an alternative to the straight-line method of amortization.
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The effective interest method, also known as effective interest rate method, present value amortization, or simply as interest method, is an accounting technique used to amortize bond premiums and discounts over the life of a bond, reflecting the actual cost of borrowing or return on an investment. It involves calculating periodic interest expense by multiplying the bond's carrying amount (book value) by the bond's effective interest rate. The difference between this calculated interest expense and the cash interest payment determines the amortization of the premium or discount, which adjusts the bond's carrying value over time. This method is used as an alternative to the straight-line method of amortization.
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