Answer:
The loss on the redemption of the bond is $22,500
Explanation:
The requirement is to calculate the loss on redemption of the bonds in 2020.
The bond issued was at $1,500,000 due by Dec 31, 2024
The bond was called and redeemed for $900,000 face value; it was called at 101% of the face amount - January 2, 2020.
Calculate Loss on Redemption as follows:
Price for re-acquiring the bond ($101 x 900,000) $909,000
The Par Value of the bond at redemption $900,000
Subtract: Discount that is not amortized ($13,500) ($886,500)
Subtract the figure above from the price of re-acquisition $22,500
The loss on the redemption of the bond is $22,500
Note: To calculate the discount that is not amortized
1. The bond was for 10 years but was redeemed 5 years early.
2. It was due at 97 which is a discount of the face value of 100%; the discount is 100-97= 3%
Based on these: $900,000 x 3%=$27,000
$27,000/10 years= $2,700 per year
$2,700 x 5 years remaining = $13,500