Make the adjusting entry to record the bonds at fair value

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Presented below is information taken from a bond investment amortization schedule with related fair values provided. These bonds are managed to profit from changes in market interest rates.

                               31/12/18             31/12/19               31/12/20

Amortized Cost    $491,150               $519,442                 $550,000

Fair Value              497,000                 509,000                 550,000

Question 1. Indicate whether the bonds were purchased at a discount or at a premium.

Question 2. Prepare the adjusting entry to record the bonds at fair value at December 31, 2018. The Fair Value Adjustment account has a debit balance of $1,000 prior to adjustment.

Question 3. Prepare the adjusting entry to record the bonds at fair value at December 31, 2019.

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