Relationships The following components are computed annually when a bond is issued for other than its face value: Cash interest payment Interest expense Amortization of discount/premium Carrying value of bond Required: State whether each component will increase, decrease, or remain constant as the bond approaches maturity given the following situations (assume the effective interest method is being considered): Status of Issuance Cash Interest Interest Expense Amortization Disc./Prem. Carrying Value 1. Issued at a discount 2. Issued at a premium