An investor purchased bonds and intends to hold them until the maturity date which is 10 years into the future. The bonds were purchased at a discount. One year after purchase, this Held-to-Maturity Investment in Bonds will be reported at ________ on the balance sheet.
A.fair value
B.historical cost
C.lower of cost or market
D.amortized cost
On January 1, 2015, Benson Company purchases $100,000, 6% bonds at a price of 95 and a maturity date of January 1, 2020. Benson Company plans to hold the bonds until their maturity date. Interest is paid semiannually, on January 1 and July 1. Benson Company has a calendar year end. The adjusting entry on December 31, 2015 is:
A.debit Cash $3,000 and credit Interest Revenue $3,000.
B.debit Cash $6,000 and credit Interest Revenue $6,000.
C.debit to Interest Receivable $3,000, debit Held-to-Maturity Investment in Bonds for $500 and credit Interest Revenue $3,500.
D.debit to Interest Receivable $6,000 and credit Interest Revenue $6,000.
On January 1, 2015, Carmody Corporation purchased 5% bonds with a face value of $40,000 for $42,000. Carmody Corporation intends to hold the bonds until the maturity date. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The journal entry on January 1, 2015 is:
A.debit Held-to-Maturity Investment in Bonds for $40,000, debit Premium on Bonds for $2,000 and credit Cash for $42,000.
B.debit Held-to-Maturity Investment in Bonds for $42,000 and credit Cash for $42,000.
C.debit Investment in Bonds for $42,000 and credit Interest Revenue for $42,000.
D.debit Investment in Bonds for $40,000, debit Premium on Bonds for $2,000 and credit Interest Revenue $42,000.
If an investor owns less than 20% of the common stock of another company as a long-term investment:
A.the equity method of accounting should be used for the investment.
B.the investor has a controlling interest in the investee.
C.the investor usually has little or no influence on the investee.
D.the investor has significant influence on the investee.