Mills Corporation acquired as a long-term investment $270 million of 8% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2021. Company management has classified the bonds as an available-for-sale investment. The market interest rate (yield) was 6% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Mills paid $310 million for the bonds. The company will receive interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. As a result of changing market conditions, the fair value of the bonds at December 31, 2021, was $290 million.
Mills Corporation acquired as a long-term investment $270 million of 8% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2021. Company management has classified the bonds as an available-for-sale investment. The market interest rate (yield) was 6% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Mills paid $310 million for the bonds. The company will receive interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. As a result of changing market conditions, the fair
Required: 1. & 2. Prepare the
3. At what amount will Mills report its investment in the December 31, 2021,
4. Suppose Moody's bond rating agency upgraded the risk rating of the bonds, and Mills decided to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for $320 million. Prepare the journal entries required on the date of sale.
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