Asked by mahesh likhe on May 20, 2024

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The retirement of a bond which has a $250,000 maturity value and a $10,000 balance in premium on bonds payable (bond premium)creates a $15,000 gain if the bond is retired at a cost of $245,000.

Premium On Bonds Payable

The amount by which a bond's selling price exceeds its face value, reflecting higher market interest rates at the time of issuance.

Maturity Value

The total amount payable to an investor at the end of a fixed term investment, including the principal and any accrued interest.

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Adrienne MichelleMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
The gain on retirement of bond is calculated as follows:

Consideration paid for bond = $245,000
Maturity value of bond = $250,000
Balance in premium on bonds payable (bond premium) = $10,000

Total amount paid by the issuer = $245,000 + $10,000 = $255,000
Gain on retirement of bond = Maturity value of bond - Total amount paid by issuer
= $250,000 - $255,000
= -$5,000 (negative value indicates a loss)

Since the result is a loss, the statement in the question is false.