On December 31, 2015, Martin Corp invested in Marlin’s 5-year, $200,000 bond with a 5% interest rate for $191,575. The bond pays semiannual interest on June 30th and December 31st. The fair values of the bonds at the end of 2016~2018 are $194,500, $194,200, and $195,750. Martin sold its investment in Marlin’s bond on July 1, 2019 at 98 ½ (i.e. selling price is = 98.5% of the face value). Please answer all following questions using Excel Template.

A). Assuming the bonds are classified as held-to-maturity investments,

• Prepare the journal entries on December 31, 2015

• Prepare the journal entries related to the bond on December 31, 2016.

• Prepare the journal entries related to the bond on December 31, 2018.

• Prepare the journal entries related to the bond on July 1 2019.

B). Assuming the bonds are classified as AFS investment, prepare the journal entries on aforementioned dates.

C). Assuming the bonds are classified as Trading investment, prepare the journal entries on aforementioned dates.

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A Held to maturity Date Account title Debit Credit Dec 31 2015 5 Marlins Bonds 191575 CashB... View the full answer