On January 1, 2017, Hi and Lois Company purchased 12% bonds, having a maturity value of $300,000, for $322,744.44. The bonds pro
vide the bondholders with a 10% yield. They are dated January 1, 2017, and mature January 1, 2022, with interest received on January 1 of each year. Hi and Lois Company uses the effective-interest method to allocate unamortized discount or premium. The bonds are classified as available-for-sale category. The fair value of the bonds at December 31 of each year-end is as follows.
Required:
a. Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.
b. Prepare a bond amortization schedule.
c. Prepare the journal entry to record the interest revenue and the amortization at December 31, 2017.
Required:
a. Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond purchase.
b. Prepare a bond amortization schedule.
c. Prepare the journal entry to record the interest revenue and the amortization at December 31, 2017.
1 answer:
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Answer:
$8,940
Explanation:
For computing the amount of the gain first we have to need to do the following calculations
a. Net short term gain or loss is shown in the attachment
b. Net long term gain or loss is shown in the attachment
c. Net capital gain arise from these transactions are as follows
= Short term capital gain or loss + Long term capital gain or loss
= -$240 + $9180
= $8,940
d.The whole net capital gain of $8,940 will be taxable at a preferential rate.
