A Company Has 10%, 20-Year Bonds Outstanding with a Par

question 203

Essay

A company has 10%, 20-year bonds outstanding with a par value of $500,000. The company calls the bonds at 96 when the unamortized discount is $24,500. Calculate the gain or loss on the retirement of these bonds.

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