Bonds are securities that can be easily bought and sold. The bond issuer pays the interest rate mentioned in the indenture, which is the contract rate. The contract rate is also referred to as the coupon rate, stated rate, or nominal rate.
What is the difference between the effective interest method and the straight-line method of amortization of a bond discount or premium?
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