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19 February, 16:42

The Titan retires a $25.8 million bond issue when the carrying value of the bonds is $22.8 million, but the market value of the bonds is $28.3 million. The entry to record the retirement will include:a. A credit to cash for $22.8 million. b. A credit of $5.8 million to a gain account. c. A debit of $5.8 million to a loss account. d. No gain or loss on retirement.

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  1. 19 February, 17:05
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    The market value is actually $28.6 million not $28.3 million:

    The correct answer is option C, debit of $5.8 million to a loss account

    Explanation:

    Retiring the bond at market value implies that cash of $28.6 million was paid, option a credit to cash of $22.8 is wrong.

    The cash paid is $28.6 while the book value was $22.8, which means a $5.80 million cash ($28.6 million minus $$22.8 million) more was paid, hence a loss of $5.8 million was recorded which should be debited to loss account.

    All in all, option C is the correct answer
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