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, 2012, 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, 2012, assuming the bonds are classified as held-to-maturity securities.
(b) Prepare the journal entry(ies) related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2013.
(c) Prepare the journal entry(ies) related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2015.
(d) Prepare the journal entry(ies) to record the purchase of these bonds, assuming they are classified as available-for-sale.
(e) Prepare the journal entry(ies) related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2013.
(f) Prepare the journal entry(ies) related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2015.
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 978-1118147290
15th edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, and Terry D. Warfield