Question

On January 1, Vega Company purchased as an investment a $1,000, 6% bond for $1,000. The bond pays interest on January 1. The bond is sold on July 1 for $1,100 plus accrued interest. Interest has not been accrued since the last interest payment date. What is the entry to record the cash proceeds at the time the bond is sold

Answer 1

Dr Cash, $1,160

Cr Debt Investments $1,000

Cr Gain on sales of Debt Investments 100

Cr Interest Revenue $60

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the entry to record the cash proceeds at the time the bond is sold

Dr Cash, $1,160

[1,100+(6%*$1,000]

Cr Debt Investments $1,000

Cr Gain on sales of Debt Investments 100

(1,100-1,000)

Cr Interest Revenue $60

(6%*$1,000)