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?

Business · College · Tue Nov 03 2020

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The loss on early extinguishment of debt is calculated as the difference between the call price and the book value of the bonds retired.

Given:

  • Book value of the bonds = $966,500
  • Call price specified in the indenture = $983,000

The loss on early extinguishment can be calculated as follows:

Loss on Early Extinguishment = Call Price - Book Value

Loss = $983,000 - $966,500

Loss = $16,500

Therefore, the amount of the loss on early extinguishment is $16,500.

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