Presented below is information taken from a bond investment amortization schedule with related fair values provided. These bonds are classified as available-for-sale.

Instructions
(a) Indicate whether the bonds were purchased at a discount or at a premium.
(b) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the bonds at fair value at December 31, 2008. The Securities Fair Value Adjustment account has a debit balance of $1,000 prior to adjustment.
(c) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the bonds at fair value at December 31,2009.

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12/31/08 12/31/09 12810 Amortized cost $491,150 $519,442 $550,000 Fair value $499,000 $506,000 $550,000 Pall