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What is meant by "Yield to Maturity"?
Identify and explain the three types of classifications for
investments in debt securities.
Conclusionase
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ACC 537 Week 5 Textbook Problem P17 7 Wildcat
Company
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P17-7 (Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
Entries) The following information relates to the debt securities
investments of Wildcat Company.
1. On February 1, the company purchased 10% bonds of Gibbons
Co. having a par value of $300,000 at 100 plus accrued interest.
Interest is payable April 1 and October 1.
2. On April 1, semiannual interest is received.
3. On July 1, 9% bonds of Sampson, Inc. were purchased. These
bonds with a par value of $200,000 were purchased at 100 plus
accrued interest. Interest dates are June 1 and December 1.
4. On September 1, bonds with a par value of $60,000, purchased
on February 1, are sold at 99 plus accrued interest.
5. On October 1, semiannual interest is received.
6. On December 1, semiannual interest is received.