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A company issues a bond with a 5% coupon rate when the market rate is 5%. Five years later, the market rate rises to 7%.

If the company continues to carry the bond at amortized cost, what is the effect of this market rate change on the company's financial statements?

  1. There is no effect on the carrying value or interest expense.
  2. The company must recognize an unrealized gain in Other Comprehensive Income.
  3. The carrying value of the bond will decrease to reflect the higher market rate.
  4. Interest expense will increase because market rates are higher.

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