On 1 January 2020, ABC bought a USD 150,000 5% bond for USD 145,000, incurring issue costs of USD 2,000. Interest is received in arrears. The bond will be redeemed at USD 151,059 on 31 December 2022. The effective rate of interest is 7%. The fair value of the bond was as follows: 31/12/20 USD 160,000 31/12/21 USD 154,000 Required: Pass Journal Entries and provide extracts of Financial Statements, with calculations for how the bond will have been accounted for if: a) ABC planned to hold the bond until the redemption date. (10 marks) b) ABC planned to trade the bond in the short­term, selling it for its fair value on 1 January 2021. (5 marks)

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Answer A His intention is to hold till maturity hence it will be recognised according to held to mat... View the full answer