Bonds Payable Has a Balance of $1,000,000, and Discount on Bonds

question 141

Multiple Choice

Bonds Payable has a balance of $1,000,000, and Discount on Bonds Payable has a balance of $15,500. If the issuing corporation redeems the bonds at 98.5, what is the amount of gain or loss on redemption?

• A) $500 loss
• B) $15,500 loss
• C) $15,500 gain
• D) $500 gain

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Definitions:

Liquidation

The process of converting assets into cash or paying off liabilities in order to close down a business.

Liquidations

The process of winding up a company's financial affairs by selling off assets to pay creditors and distribute any remaining assets to shareholders.

Calls in Advance

Funds received by a company from its shareholders before they are actually called for, typically for the issue of shares.

Voluntary Winding Up

The process initiated by a company's shareholders to voluntarily dissolve the company and liquidate its assets for distribution.