The long-term liability section of Mayflower Digital Corporation’s balance sheet
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Question
The long-term liability section of Mayflower Digital Corporation’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, included 4% bonds having a face amount of $500,000 and a remaining discount of $56,478. Disclosure notes indicate the bonds were issued to yield 6%. Interest expense is recorded at the effective interest rate and paid on January 1 and July 1 of each year. On July 1, 2018, Mayflower Digital retired the bonds at 102 before their scheduled maturity. What is the amount of gain (loss) on early extinguishment of bonds?
a) -(63,172)
b) 45,396
c) 55,432
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Explanation / Answer
Carrying value on Dec 31 ,2017 = 500000-56478= $443522 Discount amortized on July 1 = (443522*6%/2)-(500000*4%/2)= $3306 Carrying value on July 1 ,2017 =500000-56478+3306= $446828 Redemption amount = 500000*1.02 = $510000 Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of bonds=446828-510000 = -63172 Option A is correct
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