Investment Income to Report on Bonds
On October 1, 2007, Lyman Co. purchased to hold to maturity, $1,000, 9% bonds for $208,000. An additional $6,000 was paid for accrued interest. Interest is paid semi-annually on December 1 and June 1 and the bonds mature on December 1, 2011. Lyman uses straight-line amortization. Ignoring income taxes, the amount to be repor