Tanner-UNF Corporation acquired as a long-term investment $250 million of 8% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2021. Company management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity. The market interest rate (yield) was 10% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Tanner-UNF paid $210 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 $220 million. Suppose Moody’s bond rating agency downgraded the risk rating of the bonds motivating Tanner-UNF to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for $200 million. Prepare the journal entries required on the date of sale.
Tanner-UNF Corporation acquired as a long-term investment $250 million of 8% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2021. Company management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity. The market interest rate (yield) was 10% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Tanner-UNF paid $210 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
Suppose Moody’s bond rating agency downgraded the risk rating of the bonds motivating Tanner-UNF to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for $200 million. Prepare the
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