Chapter 9
Investments
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c) Assume the investor’s accountant is using the amortized cost method. Prepare the journal
entries from the investor’s perspective for the issue date of the bonds, first interest receipt,
first year-end adjustment and cash receipt of principal at maturity on March 1, 2021. (Note:
Do not record the last interest receipt on March 1, 2021.)
Date
Account Title and Explanation
Debit
Credit