In: Accounting
On January 1, 2021, Sheffield Corp. redeemed its 15-year bonds of $7140000 par value for 101. They were originally issued on January 1, 2009 at 91 with a maturity date of January 1, 2024. Sheffield amortizes discounts and premiums using the straight-line method. What amount of loss should Sheffield recognize on the redemption of these bonds (ignore taxes)?
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Discount on Bonds Payable  
= $7,140,000 x (1- 91%) = $642,600  | 
| Discount amortized period = Jan 1,2009 to Jan 1,2021 = 12 Years | 
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Unamortize discount   =
Discount on Bonds Payable (-) Till date Discount = $642,600 (-) $642,600 x 12 years/ 15 years = $642,600 (-) $514,080 = $128,520  | 
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Loss on redemption of the bonds = Unamortize discount + Amount paid in excess = $128,520 + ($7,140,000 x (101% (-) 1) = $128,520 + ($7,140,000 x 0.01) = $128,520 + $71,400 = $199,920  | 
| Loss on redemption of the bonds = $199,920 |