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20 June, 11:52

X2 issued callable bonds on January 1, 2021. The bonds pay interest annually on December 31 each year. X2's accountant has projected the following amortization schedule from issuance until maturity:

Date Cash Paid Interest Expense Decrease in Carrying Value Carrying Value

01/01/2021 $ 229,267

12/31/2021 $ 15,400 $ 13,756 $ 1,644 227,623

12/31/2022 15,400 13,657 1,743 225,881

12/31/2023 15,400 13,553 1,847 224,033

12/31/2024 15,400 13,442 1,958 222,075

12/31/2025 15,400 13,325 2,075 220,000

X2 buys back the bonds for $103,000 immediately after the interest payment on 12/31/2022 and retires them. What gain or loss, if any, would X2 record on this date?

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  1. 20 June, 12:01
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    Loss = $122,881

    Explanation:

    Relevant Data provided

    Bay Back Price of the bond = $103,000

    Carrying value of the Bond As on 12/31/2022 = $225,881

    As per the given question the solution of gain or loss is provided below:-

    Gain or Loss = Bay Back Price of the bond - Carrying value of the Bond As on 12/31/2022

    = $103,000 - $225,881

    Loss = $122,881

    So, we have calculated the loss by using the above formula.
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