Question

On January 1, 2020, Marigold, Inc. purchased 9% bonds having a maturity value of $493,000 for $509,329.00. The bonds provide the bondholders with an 8% yield. The bonds are dated January 1, 2020, and mature January 1, 2024, with interest receivable on January 1 of each year. Marigold, Inc. uses the effective interest method to allocate unamortized discount or premium. The bonds are classified as available-for-sale. The fair value of the bonds at December 31 of each year-end is as follows.

2020		$502,300
2021		$503,200
2022		$497,700
2023		$493,000

1. Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.

2. Prepare the journal entries to record the interest revenue and recognition of fair value for 2020.

3. Prepare the journal entry to record the recognition of fair value for 2021.

Answer 1