The current portion of long term debt represents

A.

the amount of principal and interest that comes due within a coming year.

B.

the amount of long term debt that appears in the noncurrent liability section of the balance sheet.

C.

the amount of principal on long term debt that comes due in the coming year.

D.

a short term loan from a bank that has also granted a long term loan

E.

the amount of interest that comes due in the coming year.