4) On January 1, a company issued 10%, 10-year bonds payable with a par value of
$720,000. The bonds pay interest each July 1 and January 1. The bonds were sold for
$817,860 cash, which provides the holders an annual yield of 8%. Prepare the issuer’s
journal entry to record the first semiannual interest payment assuming the effective
interest method is used.
5) A company purchases a machine for $1,000,000. The machine has an expected life of
9 years and no salvage value. The company anticipates a yearly net income of $60,000
after taxes of 30% to be received uniformly throughout each year. What is the
accounting rate of return?
6) Identify the classifications for non-influential investments in securities. What are the
accounting basics for non-influential investments in securities, including acquisition,
dividends earned, and disposition?