Oriole Corporation has municipal bonds classified as a held-to-maturity at December 31, 2020. These bonds have a par value of $835,000, an amortized cost of $835,000, and a fair value of $754,000. The company believes that impairment accounting is now appropriate for these bonds.

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Oriole Corporation has municipal bonds classified as a held-to-maturity at December 31, 2020. These bonds have a par value of $835,000, an amortized cost of $835,000, and a fair value of $754,000. The company believes that impairment accounting is now appropriate for these bonds.

 

What is the new cost basis of the municipal bonds?

New cost basis of the municipal bonds   $enter a dollar amount of the new cost basis of the municipal bonds 


Given that the maturity value of the bonds is $835,000, should Oriole Corporation amortize the difference between the carrying amount and the maturity value over the life of the bonds?

select between Yes or No                                                                       

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