Question: Y ltd purchased a debt security for sh . 5 m at a discount for sh . 4 , 6 7 0 , 0 0

  Y ltd purchased a debt security for sh.5m at a discount for sh.4,670,000 on 1 st Jan,2004.The debt is repayable in 5yrs time at an interest rate of 6% p.a payable annually in arreas. The ERI of the investment is approximately 7.65%.This is a discount rate that will give a present value of the future cash flow that equal to the price i.e. the internal rate of return implied in the contract.
Required: Using amortized cost method, show the subsequent measurements assuming that the investment was classified as held to maturity 
a) On 1 st Jan, 2010 KBLD Ltd rated a go down in industrial area. The agreement provided the payment of sh.500,000 per year for 3years, payable in advance.
Required:-
(i) Show ledger entries when the transaction was effected.
(ii) Show adjusting entries necessary as at 31 st Dec, 2010 and as 31st Dec 2011
b) Define and give examples of intangible assets..  
c) With the use of examples, explain the purpose of assets to any business 

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