Question - Bonds are classified as current liability and long term liability on the balance sheet. Bonds payable is classified as current liability if it mature or come due within one year of the balance sheet date will be reported as a current liability. Bonds payable is classified as a long term liability on balance sheet right up to the maturity date if the firm has a binding agreement that guarantees that the existing bonds will be refinanced by issuing new bonds or by issuing shares of stock.
How about if the bond is issued for more or less than face value?