Question

Markel Inc. has bonds outstanding during a year in which the general (risk-free) rate of interest has not changed. Markel elected the fair value option for the bonds upon issuance. What will the company report for the bonds in its income statement for the year?
Interest expense and a gain.

Interest expense and a loss.

A gain and no interest expense.

Interest expense and no gain or loss.

Answer 1

Answer: Interest expense and no gain or loss.

Explanation:

Since Markel Inc. has bonds outstanding during the year in which the general (risk-free) rate of interest has not changed, in its income statement for the year, the company's report for the bonds would be interest expense and no gain or loss.

Note that they have elected the fair value option for the bonds upon issuance, so no gain or loss is expected.