In: Accounting
Long-term investments and the time value of
money
On January 1, 2019, JP Chemical Company purchases
$10,000 of 6% bonds in American Airline at a price of 95. JP
Chemical Company intends to hold the bonds until the maturity date
on January 1, 2029. The interest dates are January 1 and July 1. JP
Chemical Company amortizes any discount or premium using the
straight-line method. The fiscal year end of JP Chemical Company is
December 31.
Required:
Prepare the journal entries on:
1. January 1, 2019
2. July 1, 2019
3. December 31, 2019
4. January 1, 2020
Explanations are required.
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