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On January 1,2009, Korman Company purchased 9% bonds having a maturity value of $1,000,000 for $962,000. The bonds provide the bondholders with a 10% yield. The coupon is paid annually on December 31. The bond market value was $980,000 on December 31,2009.
Required:
Prepare the appropriate journal entry on December 31,2009, to properly value the bonds assuming the bonds are classified as:
(1) Held-to-maturity securities.
(2) Securities available-for-sale.
(3) Trading securities.
B. Equity Investments
Korman Company purchased some shares of Thomas Co. and Gant Co. in 2008. Korman carries the following investment on its books at December 31,2008, and December 31,2009. Korman has no significant influence. Investment on Thomas Co. is classified as available-for-sale security while Gant is classified as trading security.
Company Cost Value, Dec. 31,2008 Value Dec. 31,2009
Thomas Co. $151,000 $139,000 $179,000
Gant Co. $184,000 $190,000 $180,000
Required:
Prepare the adjusting entries for Korman on:
(1) December 31,2008.
(2) December 31,2009.
(3) What net effect (in $) would the valuation of these stock investments have on 2008 net income? On 2009 net income?b

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