In: Accounting
On 01-01-16, B purchased 400, $1,000 4% bonds for $374,878. On 01-01-16 B incurred and paid $1,250 of bond purchase-related costs. The bonds pay interest each January 1 and July 1 and mature on 01-01-19. B classified these bonds as an available-for-sale investment. The bonds were trading at the following amounts as of the following dates:
12-31-16 96
12-31-17 95
Prepare the entries B should make on:
01-01-16.
07-01-16.
12-31-16.
01-01-17.
12-31-17.