Sheffield Corp. issues $6000000 face value of bonds at 96 on January 1, 2019. The bonds are dated January 1, 2019, pay interest semiannually at 8% on June 30 and December 31, and mature in 10 years. Straight-line amortization is used for discounts and premiums. On September 1, 2022, $3600000 of the bonds are called at 102 plus accrued interest. What gain or loss would be recognized on the called bonds on September 1, 2022? O $216000 loss. O $360000 loss. O $271500 loss. O $163200 loss.

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Sheffield Corp. issues $6000000 face value of bonds at 96 on January 1, 2019. The bonds are dated January 1, 2019, pay interest
semiannually at 8% on June 30 and December 31, and mature in 10 years. Straight-line amortization is used for discounts and
premiums. On September 1, 2022, $3600000 of the bonds are called at 102 plus accrued interest. What gain or loss would be
recognized on the called bonds on September 1, 2022?
OO
$216000 loss.
$360000 loss.
$271500 loss.
$163200 loss.
Transcribed Image Text:Sheffield Corp. issues $6000000 face value of bonds at 96 on January 1, 2019. The bonds are dated January 1, 2019, pay interest semiannually at 8% on June 30 and December 31, and mature in 10 years. Straight-line amortization is used for discounts and premiums. On September 1, 2022, $3600000 of the bonds are called at 102 plus accrued interest. What gain or loss would be recognized on the called bonds on September 1, 2022? OO $216000 loss. $360000 loss. $271500 loss. $163200 loss.
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The bonds may be issued at a discount when the interest offered by bonds is lower that the interest offered by the market. The discount is amortized over the term of the bonds. The straight-line method allocates the discount equally over the term of the bond.

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