Answer:
2,000 loss on redemption
Explanation:
the company will recognzie considering the current value of the bonds, thus the carrying value:
as the face value is lower than carrying value there is a discoutn for the difference: 104,000 - 98,000 = 6,000
When we compare the cash outlay with the carrying value we sovle for the redemption result:
98,000 bonds are paid at 100,000 therefore 2,000 loss
bonds payable 104,000 debit
loss on redemption 2,000 debit
discount on BP 6,000 credit
cash 100,000 credit
