Question

Three years ago American Insulation Corporation issued 10%, $800,000, 10-year bonds for $770,000. American Insulation exercised its call privilege and retired the bonds for $790,000. The corporation uses the straight-line method to determine interest. Prepare the journal entry to record the call of the bonds.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Dr Bond Payable $800,000

Dr Loss on early extinguishment $11,000

     Cr Discount on bonds $21,000 (7/10 x $30,000)

     Cr Cash $790,000

Supporting calculations:

*Unamortized discount calculation:

Face value of the bond 800,000

Less: issue price of the bond 770,000

Discount on bonds payable 30,000 (800,000-770,000)

Amortization of discount on bonds payable per year under straight line method             (30,000/10)  3,000  

Unamortized discount for the remaingg 7 years is 21,000 (7*3,000)

*Loss on early extinguishment calculation:

Face value of the bond 800,000

Less: Unamortized discount for the remaingg 7 years  21,000

Carrying value of the bonds (800,000-21,000) 779,000

Retirement price of the bonds 790,000

Loss on early extinguishment -11,000