Question - The Daniels Corporation purchased $500,000 of 8%, 5-year bonds at 96 on February 1, 2010. Interest is to be paid semiannually on February 1 and August 1. This is a held-to-maturity investment. This company uses the amortized cost method to amortize any premiums or discounts.
1. What was the purchase price of these bonds?
2. What is the amount of Interest Revenue recorded on August 1, 2010?
3. What is the carrying amount of the bond on August 1, 2010?