In: Accounting
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
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Answer :-
Loss on early extinguishment = $9,400
Explanations :-
Total Bond Premium yet to be amortized = $50,000
60% of this premium = $50,000 × 60%
= $30,000
.
Annual amortization on these bonds 30,000 / 6Years
= $5,000
.
Journal entry on retirement will be:
Bonds Payable ($600,000 × 60%)...................Dr. $360,000
Premium on Bonds Payable .........................Dr. $5,000
Loss on Early extinguishment (Bal. Fig.)..........Dr. $9,400
To Cash ($600,000 × 60% × 104%)............Cr. $374,400
Alternatively,
.
Loss on early extinguishment = Cash paid on retirement - Book value
= ($600,000 × 60% × 104%) - (Face value + Premium not amortized yet)
= ($600,000 × 60% × 104%) - [($600,000 × 60%) + $5,000]
= $374,400 - [$360,000 + $5,000]
= $374,400 - $3,65,000
Loss on early extinguishment = $9,400