Question 16: A company invests $50,000 in marketable securities with a 2-year term and an annual interest rate of 5%. Provide a comprehensive explanation of the journal entries and subsequent adjustments to record the investment, interest income, and maturity proceeds.

Requirements:

1. Record the journal entry to recognize the initial investment in marketable securities.
2. Post the journal entry to the Marketable Securities account in the ledger.
3. Calculate the amount of interest income earned at the end of the first year.
4. Record the journal entry to recognize interest income earned on marketable securities.
5. Post the journal entry to the Interest Income account in the ledger.
6. Analyze how the investment in marketable securities affects the company's balance sheet and income statement.
7. Discuss the importance of monitoring marketable securities for changes in fair value and interest rates.
8. Evaluate the impact of marketable securities on a company's liquidity and investment portfolio.
9. Prepare the journal entry to record the receipt of maturity proceeds at the end of the investment term.
10. Post the journal entry to the Cash account in the ledger.