Question: BE 1 4 - 1 5 Reporting bonds at fair value L O 1 4 - 6 2 AI Tool and Dye issued 8 %

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AI Tool and Dye issued 8% bonds with a face amount of $160 million on January 1,2024. The bonds sold for $150 million. For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield was 9%. Upon issuance, AI elected the option to report these bonds at their fair value. On June 30,2024, the fair value of the bonds was $145 million as determined by their market value on the NASDAQ. Will AI report a gain or will it report a loss when adjusting the bonds to fair value? If the change in fair value is attributable to a change in the interest rate, did the rate increase or decrease? Will the gain or loss be reported in net income or as OCI?
BE 1 4 - 1 5 Reporting bonds at fair value L O 1

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