Bonds Payable (6%) |
$600,000 |
Discount on Bonds Payable |
50,000 |
The bonds mature on 12/31/28. Straight-line amortization is used.
If 60% of the bonds are retired at 104 on January 1, 2025, what is the gain or loss on early extinguishment?
Answer
$_______________
A | Face value of bond outstanding as at December 31,2022 | 600,000 | |
B | % of bonds early retired | 60% | |
C=A*B | Value of bond retired | 360,000 | |
D=C*104% | Bond being retired at an value of $ 104 | 374,400 | |
E=C-D | Loss on early retirement of bonds | (14,400) | |
F | Premium not amortized yet (60% X 50000)/3 | 10000 | |
Loss on early retirement of bonds | (4400) | ||
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