This document discusses accounting for long-term liabilities, specifically bonds. It describes the major characteristics of bonds such as being interest-bearing notes that are sold in small denominations to attract many investors. The corporation issuing the bonds borrows money from the bondholders. The document discusses how to account for bond transactions when bonds are issued, redeemed, or converted to common stock. It explains accounting entries for bonds issued at face value, a discount, or premium. It also discusses amortizing bond discounts or premiums over the life of the bonds.