On January 1, 2012, Eurowest Company purchased a $40,000, 8% bond at 104 as a long-term investment.

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On January 1, 2012, Eurowest Company purchased a $40,000, 8% bond at 104 as a long-term investment. The bond pays interest annually on each December 31 and matures on December 31, 2014.

Assuming straight-line amortization, answer the following questions:

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1. What will be the net amount of cash received (total inflows minus total outflows) from this investment over its life?

2. How much cash will be collected each year?

3. How much premium will be amortized each year?

4. By how much will Investment in Held-to-Maturity Securities decrease each year?

5. How much revenue will be reported on the income statement each year relating to this security?


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Accounting concepts and applications

ISBN: 978-0538745482

11th Edition

Authors: Albrecht Stice, Stice Swain

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