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On July 1, Year 1, Walters Corporation purchased as a short-term investment a $2

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Question

On July 1, Year 1, Walters Corporation purchased as a short-term investment a $2 million face amount Kempff 6% bond for $1,769,376 plus accrued interest to yield 8%. The bonds mature on January 1, Year 11, and pay interest annually on January 1. On December 31, Year 5, the bonds had a fair value of $1,850,000. On March 1, Year 6, Walters sold the bond for $1,830,000. At what amount should Walters report the bond in its December 31, Year 5 balance sheet if it is classified as an available-for-sale security?

On July 1, Year 1, Walters Corporation purchased as a short-term investment a $2 million face amount Kempff 6% bond for $1,769,376 plus accrued interest to yield 8%. The bonds mature on January 1, Year 11, and pay interest annually on January 1. On December 31, Year 5, the bonds had a fair value of $1,850,000. On March 1, Year 6, Walters sold the bond for $1,830,000. At what amount should Walters report the bond in its December 31, Year 5 balance sheet if it is classified as an available-for-sale security? a. $1,769,376 b. $1,830,000 c. $1,850,000 d. $2,000,000 11.

Explanation / Answer

An available-for-sale security (AFS) is a debt or equity security purchased with the intent of selling before it reaches maturity, or holding it for a long period should it not have a maturity date.

Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value; changes in value between accounting periods are included in comprehensive income until the securities are sold.

The Fair value of bond as on Decmeber, 31 is $1,850,000, so answer is part c.

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