On january 1, year 13, hart, inc., redeemed its 15-year bonds of $500,000 face amount for 102. they were originally issued on january 1, year 1 at 98 with a maturity date of january 1, year 16. the bond issue costs relating to this transaction were $20,000. hart amortizes discounts, premiums, and bond issue costs using the straight-line method. before income taxes, what amount of loss should hart recognize on the redemption of these bonds?

Which of the following is likely not a benefit of requiring a grand jury to listen to and examine all of the evidence against a person suspected of committing a serious crime and then independently deciding whether or not to hand down an indictment? 1.the grand jury system provides the accused another safeguard against being sent to trial and facing conviction based on flawed evidence. 2.the members of the grand jury are drawn from the community and are empowered to render independent decisions about whether or not the government has collected enough evidence to bring an individual to trial. 3.the grand jury’s decision can provide prosecutors insight into what is necessary to build a sufficient case if a similar crime is presented later. 4.the grand jury is impaneled to rubber-stamp prosecutors’ cases, which makes it possible for more cases to reach trial.