(Learning Objective 1: Recording bond investment transactions) Assume that on September 30, 20X0, Newtex, Inc., paid 98 for 8% bonds of Teague Corporation as a long-term held-to-maturity investment. The maturity value of the bonds will be $30,000 on September 30, 20X5. The bonds pay interest on March 31 and September 30.

❙ Requirements 1. What method should Newtex use to account for its investment in the Teague bonds?

2. Using the straight-line method of amortizing the bonds, journalize all of Newtex’s transactions on the bonds for 20X0.

3. Show how Newtex would report everything related to the bond investment on its balance sheet at December 31, 20X0.