Bonds Bonds are a kind of interest bearing notes payable, usually issued by companies, universities and governmental organizations. It is a debt instrument used for the purpose of raising fund of the corporations or governmental agencies. If selling price of the bond is equal to its face value, it is called as par on bond. If selling price of the bond is lesser than the face value, it is known as discount on bond. If selling price of the bond is greater than the face value, it is known as premium on bond. Early Extinguishment debt When the debt obligations are retired before its scheduled maturity date, the transactions are referred to as early extinguishment of debt. The debt is paid at the market price of the debt and for any difference between the book value of the debt with its market price; the business recognizes the gain or loss on early extinguishment of the debt. To Find out: The recording conversion of the 6% convertible bonds into common stock using the book value method and market value method, it would be affect earnings, how much amount would be differ.
Bonds Bonds are a kind of interest bearing notes payable, usually issued by companies, universities and governmental organizations. It is a debt instrument used for the purpose of raising fund of the corporations or governmental agencies. If selling price of the bond is equal to its face value, it is called as par on bond. If selling price of the bond is lesser than the face value, it is known as discount on bond. If selling price of the bond is greater than the face value, it is known as premium on bond. Early Extinguishment debt When the debt obligations are retired before its scheduled maturity date, the transactions are referred to as early extinguishment of debt. The debt is paid at the market price of the debt and for any difference between the book value of the debt with its market price; the business recognizes the gain or loss on early extinguishment of the debt. To Find out: The recording conversion of the 6% convertible bonds into common stock using the book value method and market value method, it would be affect earnings, how much amount would be differ.
Solution Summary: The author explains the difference between the book value and the market value of the debt.
Bonds are a kind of interest bearing notes payable, usually issued by companies, universities and governmental organizations. It is a debt instrument used for the purpose of raising fund of the corporations or governmental agencies. If selling price of the bond is equal to its face value, it is called as par on bond. If selling price of the bond is lesser than the face value, it is known as discount on bond. If selling price of the bond is greater than the face value, it is known as premium on bond.
Early Extinguishment debt
When the debt obligations are retired before its scheduled maturity date, the transactions are referred to as early extinguishment of debt. The debt is paid at the market price of the debt and for any difference between the book value of the debt with its market price; the business recognizes the gain or loss on early extinguishment of the debt.
To Find out: The recording conversion of the 6% convertible bonds into common stock using the book value method and market value method, it would be affect earnings, how much amount would be differ.
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To Explain: The 7% bonds issued at a face value, or discount or premium.
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To Explain: The amount of interest expense for the 7% bonds be higher in the first year or second year of the term to maturity.
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To Explain: The gain or loss on early extinguishment of debt would be determined. Does the early extinguishment of the 7% bonds result in gain or loss?