On December 31, 2016, Nodd Corp. acquired an investment in GT Ltd. bonds with a nominal interest
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(Round amounts to the nearest dollar.)
(a) Assume that management determines these bonds will be held until the end of 2019, with the proceeds being used to retire maturing debt. Prepare all journal entries required at December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, including the recognition of interest income and the bonds' ultimate redemption.
(b) Assume that management determines the investment in the bonds is speculative in nature and will be held for trading purposes. Prepare all journal entries required at December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, including the receipt of interest each year and the bonds' ultimate redemption, if Nodd continues to hold the GT Ltd. bonds until maturity. Nodd will not recognize interest separately from other investment income.
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Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 978-1119048534
11th Canadian edition Volume 1
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Nicola M. Young, Irene M. Wiecek, Bruce J. McConomy