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21 June, 20:13

Lance Brothers Enterprises acquired $770,000 of 5% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2016, as a long-term investment. Management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity. The market interest rate (yield) was 6% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Lance Brothers paid $690,000 for the investment in bonds and will receive interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Prepare the journal entries (a) to record Lance Brothers' investment in the bonds on July 1, 2016, and (b) to record interest on December 31, 2016, at the effective (market) rate

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  1. 21 June, 21:33
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    Cash (2.00% * $770,000) = $15,400

    Interest revenue (2.50% * $690,000) = $17,250.

    Discount = 770,000 - 690,000 = 80,000

    Date General Journal Debit Credit

    July 1, 2016 Investment in bonds 770,000

    Discount on bond investment 80,000

    Cash 690,000

    Dec 31, 2016 Cash 15,400

    Discount on bond investment 1850

    Interest revenue 17,250
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