Question

Redemption of Bonds Payable A $850,000 bond issue on which there is an unamortized premium of $73,000 is redeemed for $821,000. Journalize the redemption of the bonds. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Bonds Payable 850,000 850,000 Gain on Redemption of Bonds x 102,000 Premium on Bonds Payable x 73,000 Cash 821,000 Feedback Check My Work The gain or loss is the balancing amount needed to complete the entry and is the difference between the carrying amount of the bonds and the redemption price. A corporation usually redeems its bonds at a price different from that of the carrying amount of the bonds.

Answer 1

General Journal	Debit	Credit
Bonds Payable	850,000
Premium on Bonds Payable	73,000
Gain on Redemption of Bonds		102,000
Cash		821,000