A discount on bonds payable :
A Occurs when a company issues bonds with a contract rate less than the market rate
B. Occurs when a company issues bond with a contract rate more than the markaet rate
C. Increases the Bond payable
D. Decreases the total bond interest expense
E. Is not allowed in may state to protect creditor

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