A bond is a fixed-income financial instrument representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental. In bond accounting, the issuer is obligated to pay interest (coupon) and repay the principal at maturity. Bonds are crucial for understanding liabilities and investment strategies in financial statements. The bond accounting definition encompasses the recording, amortization, and valuation of bonds in financial records.
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