When bonds mature, a journal entry is recorded on the books of both the investor and the

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When bonds mature, a journal entry is recorded on the books of both the investor and the investee (issuer). However, when bonds are sold by the investor prior to maturity on the open market, the sale of the bond investment results in a journal entry on the books of the investor, but not on the books of the investee (issuer). Explain why.
Maturity
Maturity is the date on which the life of a transaction or financial instrument ends, after which it must either be renewed, or it will cease to exist. The term is commonly used for deposits, foreign exchange spot, and forward transactions, interest...
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Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making

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