Chang Industries Has Bonds Outstanding with a Par Value of $200,000

question 80

Multiple Choice

Chang Industries has bonds outstanding with a par value of $200,000 and a carrying value of $203,000.If the company calls these bonds at a price of $201,000,the gain or loss on retirement is:

• A)$1,000 gain.
• B)$2,000 loss.
• C)$3,000 gain.
• D)$1,000 loss.
• E)$2,000 gain.

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Definitions:

Inventory Accounts

Inventory accounts are financial accounts used to track the quantities and costs of products a company holds for sale in the normal course of business.

Standard Cost

Predetermined or estimated costs used for cost control and decision making in manufacturing.

Actual Prices

The real prices at which goods and services are sold, differing from list or nominal prices.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost, based on the labor rate.