A firm purchased bonds to be classified as an investment in securities available-for-sale. The bonds were purchased at a premium. Assume the market price of the bond is volatile. Given these facts, which of the following is correct?

a. Less cash interest is received each year than interest revenue is recognized
b. The ending valuation allowance account balance will depend on ending market value and original cost
c. The ending valuation allowance account balance will depend on ending market value and original cost adjusted for amortization of premium
d. The premium is ignored because the bonds are not classified as held-to-maturity


C

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