question archive Determining Gain or Loss on Bond Redemption On January 1, 2016, two years before maturity, Easton Company retires $200,000 of its 9% bonds payable at the current market price of 101 (101% of the bond face amount, or $200,000 x 1
Subject:MathPrice:2.87 Bought8
Determining Gain or Loss on Bond Redemption On January 1, 2016, two years before maturity, Easton Company retires $200,000 of its 9% bonds payable at the current market price of 101 (101% of the bond face amount, or $200,000 x 1.01 = $202,000). The bond book value on January 1, 2016 is $197,600 reflecting an unamortized discount of $2,400. Bond interest is presently fully paid and recorded up to the date of retirement. What is the gain or loss on retirement of these bonds?
Answer:
Amount paid for redemption | 202000 |
Less: Carrying value of Bonds | 197600 |
Loss on retirement | 4400 |
$ 4400 Loss |
Note: Enter the amount without parenthesis. |