(Solution) - On January 1 2016 the Sohape Corporation issued 100 000 -(2025 Original AI-Free Solution)
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On January 1, 2016, the Sohape Corporation issued $ 100,000 par value, five- year bonds with a 3% stated interest rate. Interest is paid annually each December 31. The market rate of interest on the date of the bond issue was 2.5%. Below is the amortization table for the bond. Assume that Sohape elected the fair value option on the date of issue.
Prepare the entry required to adjust the balance of the debt to fair value at the end of the first, second, and third years.