Q1)Fuzzy Monkey Technologies purchased as a long-term investment $80 million of 8% quoted bonds, dated January 1, on January 1, 2012. Management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity. For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield was 10%. The price paid for the bonds was $66 million. Interest is received semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Due to changing market conditions, the fair value of the bonds at December 31, 2012, was $70 million. Required:
Q1)Fuzzy Monkey Technologies purchased as a long-term investment $80 million of 8% quoted bonds, dated January 1, on January 1, 2012. Management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity. For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield was 10%. The price paid for the bonds was $66 million. Interest is received semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Due to changing market conditions, the fair
1. Prepare the
2. Prepare the journal entry by Fuzzy Monkey to record interest on June 30, 2012 (at the effective rate).
3. Prepare the journal entries by Fuzzy Monkey to record interest on December 31, 2012 (at the effective rate).
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