Archive for March 14th, 2009

Which of the following is generally correct about recording a sale of debt security before maturity date?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009
angel_rat_83 asked:


(a) Accrued interest will be received be the seller even though it is not an interest payment date.
(b) An entry must be made to amortize a discount to the date of sale.
(c) The entry to amortize a premium to the date of sales includes a credit to the Premium on Investments in Debt Securities.
(d) A gain or loss on the sale is not extraordinary…I know it’s not this one.

WILLIAM