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Cassandra Trejo
on Nov 18, 2024
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On June 1, $50,000 of treasury bonds were purchased between interest dates. The broker commission was $500. The bonds pay interest at 12%, which is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. What is the total cost to be debited to the Investment-Treasury Bonds account?
A) $50,000
B) $50,500
C) $49,500
D) $53,000
Broker Commission
A fee paid to a broker for their services, usually a percentage of the transaction value.
- Understand the procedure and outcomes of buying bonds as investments, encompassing the handling of buying cost, accumulated interest, and the amortization of premiums or discounts.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the procedure and outcomes of buying bonds as investments, encompassing the handling of buying cost, accumulated interest, and the amortization of premiums or discounts.