Question

Washington Inc. issued $705,000 of 6%, 20-year bonds at 98 on January 1, 2009. Through January 1, 2017, Washington amortized $8,200 of the bond discount. On January 1, 2017, Washington Inc. retired the bonds at 102 (after making the interest payment on that date). What is the gain or loss that Washington Inc. would report for the retirement of this bond?
A. $20,000 gain
B. $14,100 loss
C. $20,000 loss
D. $14,100 gain
E. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:D.$14,100 gain

Explanation:

The par value of a bond is $100 when it's issued below the price it's issued at a discount which is a loss to the firm and when it's issued above the par value, it's issued at a premium which is a gain.

The issue of $705,000 means 7050 numbers were issued and retiring it $102 means at a premium of $2 per bond and a total of N14,100 gain.