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Chapter 14, Problem 14.18P

Early extinguishment

• LO14–5

The long-term liability section of Eastern Post Corporation’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, included 10% bonds having a face amount of $40 million and a remaining premium of $6 million. On January 1, 2018, Eastern Post retired some of the bonds before their scheduled maturity.

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Prepare the journal entry by Eastern Post to record the redemption of the bonds under each of the independent circumstances below:

1. Eastern Post called half the bonds at the call price of 102 (102% of face amount).
2. Eastern Post repurchased $10 million of the bonds on the open market at their market price of $10.5 million.

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Solution Summary: The author explains that early extinguishment debt is paid at the market price of the debt and for any difference between the book value and its market value, the business recognizes the gain or loss.

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