Extinguishment of Bonds Prior to Maturity
On December 1, 2014, Cone Company issued its 9%, $560,000 face value bonds for $650,000, plus accrued interest. Interest is payable on November 1 and May 1. On December 31, 2016, the book value of the bonds, inclusive of the unamortized premium, was $590,000. On July 1, 2017, Cone reacquired the bonds at 98 plus accrued interest. Cone appropriately uses the straight-line method for the amortization because the results do not materially differ from those of the effective interest method.
Solution
Cone Company
Computation of gain on extinguishment of debt July 1, 2017:
Book value of bonds, Dec 1, 2014 |
$650,000 |
|
Book value of bonds, Dec 31, 2016 |
$590,000 |
|
Amortization for 25 months |
$60,000 |
|
Monthly amortization |
$2,400 |
|
Book value of bonds, December 31, 2016 |
$590,000 |
|
Amortization for Jan 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017 |
$14,400 |
(2,400 x 6 months) |
book value of bonds, July 1, 2017 |
$575,600 |
|
Cost of reacquisition |
$548,800 |
(560,000 x 98%) |
Gain on bond redemption |
$26,800 |
Entry to record reacquisition:
Date |
Account Titles |
Debit |
Credit |
July 1, 2017 |
Bonds Payable |
$560,000 |
|
Premium on Bonds Payable |
$15,600 |
||
Cash |
$548,800 |
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Gain on Bond Redemption |
$26,800 |
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