Question

On January 1, 2021, Hoosier Company purchased $940,000 of 10% bonds at face value. The bond market value was $985,000 on December 31, 2021. Required: Prepare the appropriate journal entry on December 31, 2021, to properly value the bonds assuming the bonds are classified as: (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) Trading securities. Securities available-for-sale. Held-to-maturity securities.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.

Dr Bonds 940,000

Cr Cash 940,000

Dr Fair Value adjustment 45,000

Cr Net Unrealized holding gains & losses 45,000

2.

Dr Fair Value adjustment 45,000

Cr Net Unrealized holding gains & Losses 45,000

3.

Dr Investment in bonds 985,000

Cr Discount on bond investment 45,000

Cr Cash 940,000

Explanation:

Hoosier Company Journal entries

1.

Dr Bonds 940,000

Cr Cash 940,000

Dr Fair Value adjustment 45,000

($985,000-$940,000)

Cr Net Unrealized holding gains & losses 45,000

2.

Dr Fair Value adjustment 45,000

Cr Net Unrealized holding gains & Losses 45,000

3.

Dr Investment in bonds 985,000

Cr Discount on bond investment 45,000

Cr Cash 940,000