On January 1, year 4, Purl Corp. purchased, as a long-term investment, $500,000 face value Shaw, Inc. 8% bonds for $456,200. The bonds were purchased to yield 10% interest. Purl has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity on January 1, year 10. The bonds pay interest annually on January 1, and Purl uses the interest method of amortization. What amount (rounded to nearest $100) should Purl report on its December 31, year 5, balance sheet for this long-term investment?

Since the bonds will be held to maturity and purchased at a discount, their value will increase as maturity approaches. On December 31, year 5, the bonds should be reported at $468,002 ≈ $468,000

investment balance = $456,200 + $5,620 (difference between interest receivable and interest revenue 2004) +$6,182 (difference between interest receivable and interest revenue 2005) = $468,002

interest receivable 2004 = $500,000 x 8% = $40,000

interest revenue 2004 = $456,200 x 10% = $45,620

difference 2004 = $45,620 - $40,000 = $5,620

interest receivable 2005 = $500,000 x 8% = $40,000

interest revenue 2005 = ($456,200 + $5,620) x 10% = $46,182

difference 2005 = $46,182 - $40,000 = $6,182