Question

g On January 1, 2021, Tiny Tim Industries had outstanding $1,000,000 of 11% bonds with a book value of $966,500. The indenture specified a call price of $983,000. The bonds were issued previously at a price to yield 13% and interest payable semi-annually on July 1 and January 1. Tiny Tim called the bonds (retired them) on July 1, 2021. What is the amount of the loss on early extinguishment?

Answer 1

The loss on early extinguishment is $8677.5

Step-by-step explanation:

First of all,one needs to compute the carrying value of the bond as at the date of the call in order to determine the loss on early redemption.

carrying value =book value+interest expense-coupon payment

book value is $966,500

interest expense=$966,500*13%*6/12=$62,822.50

coupon payment=$1000,000*11%*6/12=$55,000

carrying value=$966,500+$62,822.50-$55,000=$ 974,322.50

Loss on redemption =call price -carrying value of the bond

call price is $983,000

loss on early redemption=$983,000-$974,322.50 =$8,677.5