A company previously issued $2,000,000, 10% bonds, receiving a $120,000 premium. On the current year's interest date, after the bond interest was paid and after 40% of the total premium had been amortized, the company calls the bonds at $1,960,000. Prepare the journal entry to record the retirement of these bonds on January 1 of the current year.

What will be an ideal response?


Jan 1Bonds Payable2,000,000
Premium on Bonds Payable*72,000
    Cash** 1,960,000
  Gain on Retirement of Bonds 112,000


Par value of bonds  $2,000,000?
Unamortized premium    72,000*
Carrying value of bonds  $2,072,000?
Cash paid    1,960,000**
Gain on retirement  $ 112,000?
 
* $120,000 * 60% = $72,000
** $2,000,000 * .98 = $1,960,000

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