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The following are two independent situations.
1. | Crane Corporation redeemed $137,100 face value, 12% bonds on June 30, 2020, at 108. The carrying value of the bonds at the redemption date was $123,600. The bonds pay annual interest, and the interest payment due on June 30, 2020, has been made and recorded. | |
2. | Tastove Inc. redeemed $153,000 face value, 17.50% bonds on June 30, 2020, at 98. The carrying value of the bonds at the redemption date was $155,000. The bonds pay annual interest, and the interest payment due on June 30, 2020, has been made and recorded. |
For each independent situation above, prepare the appropriate
journal entry for the redemption of the bonds. (Credit
account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered.
Do not indent manually.)
No. |
Account Titles and Explanation |
Debit |
Credit |
1. |
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2. |
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Answer 1:
No | Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
1. | Bonds Payable | 137,100 | |
Loss on Redemption of Bonds (Working) | 24,468 | ||
Discount on Bonds Payable ($137,100 - $123,600) | 13,500 | ||
Cash ($137,100 * 108%) | 148,068 | ||
(To record redemption of the bonds) |
Working:
Loss on Redemption = Cash paid on redemption - Carrying value of the bonds at the redemption
= $148,068 - $123,600 = $24,468
Answer 2.
No | Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
2 | Bonds Payable | 153,000 | |
Premium on Bonds Payable ($153,000 - 155,000) | 2,000 | ||
Gain on Redemption of Bonds (Working) | 5,060 | ||
Cash ($153,000 * 98%) | 149,940 | ||
(To record redemption of the bonds) |
Working:
Gain on Redemption of Bonds = Carrying value of the bonds at the redemption - Cash paid on redemption
= $155,000 - $149,940 = $5,060