PE 14-6A Redemption of bonds payable

A $900,000 bond issue on which there is an unamortized discount of $87,000 is redeemed for $855,000. Journalize the redemption of the bonds.


Answer:

Bonds Payable 900,000
Loss on Redemption of Bonds 42,000
Discount on Bonds Payable 87,000
Cash 855,000