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Question

How is the purchase of a held-to-maturity debt security at face value recorded?

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

Journal entry will include debit or held to maturity debt investment and credit to cash. It will be done at the face value of the investment.

1Step 1: Definition of Debt Investment


The investment made in the business entity by purchasing the debt securities such as bonds and notes payable is known as debt investment. 

2Step 2: Recording Purchase of Held-to-Maturity Debt Security


Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

xx-xx-xxx

Held-to-maturity debt investment

xxx

 

 

      Cash

 

xxx