A Subsidiary Issues Bonds

question 39

Essay

A subsidiary issues bonds.The parent can then acquire the bonds either directly from the subsidiary or from a nonaffiliate that had originally acquired the subsidiary's bonds.
Required:
a)Discuss the parent's accounting as it relates to the preparation of consolidated financial statements,for their acquisition of the bonds:
from the nonaffiliate.
directly from the subsidiary.
b)Why does it matter who the bonds are acquired from?

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Definitions:

Liquidated Debt

A debt that is due and certain in amount.

Accord And Satisfaction

A negotiated agreement and payment between parties in a dispute, where payment is accepted as full resolution.

Forfeiting Right

The act of giving up or losing a right as a consequence of failing to comply with specific conditions or regulations.

Consideration

In contract law, it refers to something of value promised, given, or received that induces a party to enter into a contract.