Presented below is an amortization schedule related to Spangler Companys 5-year, $100,000 bond with a 7% interest
Question:
Presented below is an amortization schedule related to Spangler Company’s 5-year, $100,000 bond with a 7% interest rate and a 5% yield, purchased on December 31, 2023, for $108,660.
The following schedule presents a comparison of the amortized cost and fair value of the bonds at year-end.
Instructions
a. Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of these bonds on December 31, 2023, assuming the bonds are classified as held-to-maturity securities.
b. Prepare the journal entry (entries) related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2024.
c. Prepare the journal entry (entries) related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2026.
d. Prepare the journal entry (entries) to record the purchase of these bonds, assuming they are classified as available-for-sale.
e. Prepare the journal entry (entries) related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2024.
f. Prepare the journal entry (entries) related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2026.
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 9781119790976
18th Edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield