On January 1, 2018, the College Corporation decides to invest in Small Town bonds. The bonds mature on December 31, 2022, and pay interest of 4% on June 30 and December 31. The market rate of interest was 4% on January 1, 2018, so the $20,000 maturity-value bonds sold for face value. College Corporation intends to hold the bonds until maturity. Journalize the transactions related to College Corporation’s investment in Small Town bonds during 2018.

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Both sides of the journal total$20,800.

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Definition of Interest Revenue

The benefits generated by interest fees charged on the amount given as a loan are known as interest revenue. It is calculated based on the specified percentage.

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Journal Entries for Recording Investment

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

1 Jan 2018

Held-to-maturity debt investment

$20,000

Cash

$20,000

30 June 2018

Cash

$400

Interest revenue

$400

31 Dec 2018

Cash

$400

Interest revenue

$400

Total

$20,800

$20,800

Working note:

Interestrevenue=Principal×Interestrate×612=$20,000×4%×612=$400

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