Question: Accounting for held-to-maturity investments On January 1, 2016, the Chefs Restaurant Requirements decides to invest in Lake Myrth bonds. The bonds mature on December 31, 2022, and pay interest on June 30 and December 31 at 5% annually. The market rate of interest was 5% on January 1, 2016, so the $50,000 maturity value bonds sold for face value. Chefs intends to hold the bonds until December 31, 2022.
Requirements: 1. Journalize the transactions related to Chefs investment in Lake Myrth bonds during 2016.
2. In what category would Chef's report the investment on the December 31, 2016, balance sheet?