27) Reed Company acquires 80 Holmes 10%, 5 year, $1,000 bonds on January 1, 2012
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Question
27) Reed Company acquires 80 Holmes 10%, 5 year, $1,000 bonds on January 1, 2012 for $82,000. This includes a brokerage commission of $2,000. The journal entry to record this investment includes a debit to
A. Debt Investments for $80,000.
B. Debt Investments for $82,000.
C. Cash for $82,000.
D. Stock Investments for $80,000.
28) Reed Company acquires 80 Holmes 10%, 5 year, $1,000 bonds on January 1, 2012 for $82,000. This includes a brokerage commission of $2,000. Assume Holmes pays interest semiannually and the July 1 entry was done correctly. The journal entry at December 31, 2012 would include a credit to
A. Interest Receivable for $4,000.
B. Interest Revenue for $8,000.
C. Accrued Expense for $8,000.
D. Interest Revenue for $4,000.
Explanation / Answer
A. Debt Investments for $80,000. B. Interest Revenue for $8,000