A company has $300,000 of 20-year bonds payable, which mature in the current year. How are these liabilities classified on the company's balance sheet?
a.$300,000 is reported as long term liability.
b.$300,000 is reported as current liability.
c.$150,000 is reported as current liability.
d.$150,000 is reported as long term liability.
As per the standard any liability which is to be matured in the current year is to be classified as current liability. On the other hand liability which is not going to mature in the current year but if the long-term purpose is to be recorded as long term liability.
The given case the bonds are going to be matured in the current year therefore this liability is to be classified as current liability. The amount to be reported will be $300,000
Therefore the correct option is B
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