Answer
Interest cost comprises the interest associated with capital lease, interest attributed to particular kinds of payables and interest on obligations that have interest rates that are explicit (Master Glossary).
"Imputation of interest" refers to the approximation of interest, especially when there is a need to estimate a note's present value since the exchange price of the note cannot be determined, and there is no ready market for the note (Master Glossary).
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Interest cost comprises the interest associated with capital lease, interest attributed to particular kinds of payables and interest on obligations that have interest rates that are explicit (Master Glossary).
"Imputation of interest" refers to the approximation of interest, especially when there is a need to estimate a note's present value since the exchange price of the note cannot be determined, and there is no ready market for the note (Master Glossary).