You receive a $15,000 signing bonus from your new employer and decide to invest it for 2 years. Your banker suggests two alternatives, which both require a commitment for the full 2 years. The first alternative will earn 8% per year for both years. The second alternative earns 6% for the first year and 10% for the second year. Interest compounds annually. Which would you choose? Justify your choice by the calculations.

On july 2, year 4, wynn, inc., purchased as a short-term investment a $1 million face-value kean co. 8% bond for $910,000 plus accrued interest to yield 10%. the bonds mature on january 1, year 11, and pay interest annually on january 1. on december 31, year 4, the bonds had a fair value of $945,000. on february 13, year 5, wynn sold the bonds for $920,000. in its december 31, year 4, balance sheet, what amount should wynn report for the bond if it is classified as an available-for-sale security?