Carpino Corporation redeemed $500,000 of its bonds on June 30, 2020, at 101 and immediately retired them. The carrying value of the bonds on the retirement date was $510,000. The bonds pay annual interest and the interest payment due on June 30, 2020, and the required entries have been made and recorded. Instructions: Record the entry to retire the bonds.
Date | Account Titles | Debit | Credit |
Jun. 30 | Bonds Payable | $ 500,000 | |
2020 | Premium on Bonds Payable | $ 10,000 | |
Cash | $ 505,000 | ||
Gain on Retirement of Bonds | $ 5,000 |
Cash paid for retirement of bonds = $500000/100*101 = $505000
Alternatively
Date | Account Titles | Debit | Credit |
Jun. 30 | Bonds Payable | $ 510,000 | |
Cash | $ 505,000 | ||
Gain on Retirement of Bonds | $ 5,000 |
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