On June 30, 2011, Omara Co. had outstanding 8%, $3,000,000 face amount, 15-year

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              On June 30, 2011, Omara Co. had outstanding 8%, $3,000,000 face amount, 15-year bonds maturing on June 30, 2021. Interest is payable on June 30 and December 31. The unamortized balances in the bond discount and deferred bond issue costs accounts on June 30, 2011 were $105,000 and $30,000, respectively. On June 30, 2011, Omara acquired all of these bonds at 94 and retired them.

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            What net carrying amount should be used in computing gain or loss on this early extinguishment of debt? (Show work)

Explanation / Answer

Hi,

Please find the answer as follows:

Net Carrying Amount = 3000000 (Face Value) - 105000 (Bond Discount) - 30000 (Bond Issue Costs) = 2865000

Answer is 2865000.

Thanks.

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