Interview Q - How bond coupon affects financial statement

Interviewing for a credit desk at BB I was asked how this situation affects the financial statements:

A company refinances a 3% coupon bond and issues a 2% coupon - same maturity and no net change in liabilities.

How does this effect the financial statements?

Does it have to do with the amortization of the bond's payable?

Thanks!

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