For Each of the Following Transactions Related to Held-To-Maturity Debt

question 95

Essay

For each of the following transactions related to Held-to-Maturity Debt securities, state the following:
(1) Which account(s) is (are) increased?
(2) Which account(s) is (are) decreased?
(3) What is the net effect on total assets and total equity? This net effect can be increase, decrease, or no net effect.
Transaction:
a. The investment was purchased at $50,000 (face value) plus brokerage fees of $2,000.
b. Semi-annual interest of $1,500 was received.
c. The investment was disposed of at maturity. Cash in the amount of $50,000 was received.

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