Recording Entries for HTM Debt Securities— Effective Interest Method On January 1, 2020, Baker Corp. purchased $32,000 of Chocolate Inc. bonds. These bonds pay 5% interest annually on December 31 and mature December 31, 2029. The investment is classified as a held-to-maturity investment because Baker has the intent and the ability to hold the bonds for 10 years. The effective rate on the bonds is 4.5%.
Prepare a bond amortization schedule for 2020 and 2021 using the effective interest method.
Note:Round each amount entered into the schedule to the nearest whole dollar. Use the rounded amount for later calculations in the schedule.
Date | Stated Interest | Market Interest | Premium Amortization | Bond Amortized Cost |
1/1/2020 | ? | |||
12/31/2020 | $1600 | ? | ? | ? |
12/31/2021 | $1600 | ? | ? | ? |
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