Question

On December 31, 2021, Gardner Company holds debt securities classified as HTM with a face amount of $100,000 and a carrying value of $95,000. The bonds have an effective interest rate of 6% and pay interest of $2,500 semi-annually on June 30 and December 31. The journal entry to record the interest payment on December 31, 2021 includes (Select all that apply.)

Answer 1

there are no options, but the journal entry should be:

Dr Cash 2,500

Dr Investment in bonds 350

Cr interest revenue 2,850

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the bonds' carrying value is less than the face value, it means that Gardner Company purchased them at a discount. When the bonds were purchased, the investment in bonds account's balance was not $100,000 (the par value), instead it was recorded at the lower amount at which they were purchased. As coupon payments are received, the discount on the bonds is amortized and their carrying value should increase until it reaches par value on maturity date.