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Several years ago, Timmons Company issued bonds with a face value of $1,000,000. It redeemed half of the bonds at 99 on January 1, 2020. At that time, the total unamortized premium on the bond issue was $30,000.
a) What is the reacquisition price of the bonds redeemed?
b) What is the carrying value of the bonds redeemed?
c) What is the gain or loss on redemption?
d) Prepare the entry to record the redemption of the bonds.
e) What effect will the redemption have on the income statement for the year?