73)
A company purchased $60,000 of 5% bonds on May 1 at par value. The bonds pay interest on
March 1 and September 1. The amount of interest accrued on December 31 (the company’s
year-end) would be:
A) $1,000. B) $2,500. C) $500. D) $1,250. E) $1,500.
74)
A company paid $37,800 plus a broker’s fee of $525 to acquire 8% bonds with a $40,000 maturity
value. The company intends to hold the bonds to maturity. The cash proceeds the company will
receive when the bonds mature equal:
A) $40,000. B) $40,525. C) $43,200. D) $37,800. E) $38,325.
75)
A company paid $37,800 plus a broker’s fee of $525 to acquire 8% bonds with a $40,000 maturity
value as a long-term investment. The company intends to hold the bonds to maturity. The correct
entry to record the purchase of the bond investment is:
A)
Debit Long-Term Investments—HTM $38,325; credit Cash $38,325.
B)
Debit Long-Term Investments—HTM $37,800; credit Cash $37,800.
C)
Debit Long-Term Investments—HTM $37,800; debit Loss on Investment $525; credit Cash
$38,325.
D)
Debit Long-Term Investments—HTM $37,800; debit Investment Expense $525; credit Cash
$38,325.
E)
Debit Cash $40,000; credit Long-Term Investments—HTM $40,000.