On February 1, 2017, Pat Weaver Inc. (PWI) issued 9%, $ 1,300,000 bonds for $ 1,600,000. PWI retired all of these bonds on January 1, 2018, at 106. Unamortized bond premium on that date was $ 137,800. How much gain or loss should be recognized on this bond retirement?

$59,800

Explanation:

GIVEN the following ;

Unamortized bond premium ( difference between the Par value and the value at which a bond was sold that hasn't been subjected to interest charge.) = $137,800

Retired rate = 106 %

Paid on redemption :

$1,300,000 × 1.06 = $1,378,000

Book value = $1,300,000 + $137,800 = $1,437,800

Gain or loss on bond retirement :

Paid on redemption - Book value

$(1,378,000 - $1,437,800) = $59,800

Gain = $59,800

Book value is greater.