Question

On January 1, 2018, the Chaucer’s Restaurant decides to invest in Lake Turner bonds. The bonds mature on December 31, 2023, and pay interest on June 30 and December 31 at 4% annually. The market rate of interest was 4% on January 1, 2018, so the $90,000 maturity value bonds sold for face value. Chaucer’s intends to hold the bonds until December 31, 2023.

Required:
a. Journalize the transactions related to Chaucer’s investment in Lake Turner bonds during 2018.
b. In what category would Chaucer’s report the investment on the December 31, 2018, balance sheet?

Answer 1

Answer:

a)

January 1, 2018

Dr Investment in bonds 90,000

    Cr Cash 90,000

June 30, 2018

Dr Cash 1,800

    Cr interest revenue 1,800

December 31, 2018

Dr Cash 1,800

    Cr interest revenue 1,800

b) This investment must be reported under long term assets since they are classified as Held to Maturity.