In: Accounting
On January 1, 2020, Sheridan Company purchased 11% bonds, having
a maturity value of $301,000 for $324,415.24. The bonds provide the
bondholders with a 9% yield. They are dated January 1, 2020, and
mature January 1, 2025, with interest received on January 1 of each
year. Sheridan Company uses the effective-interest method to
allocate unamortized discount or premium. The bonds are classified
as available-for-sale category. The fair value of the bonds at
December 31 of each year-end is as follows.
2020 |
$322,200 |
2023 |
$310,900 | |||
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2021 |
$309,800 |
2024 |
$301,000 | |||
2022 |
$308,900 |
(a) | Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase. | |
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(b) | Prepare the journal entries to record the interest revenue and recognition of fair value for 2020. | |
(c) | Prepare the journal entry to record the recognition of fair value for 2021. |