Oriole Company issued $476,000 of 10-year bonds at a discount. Prior to maturity, when the carrying value of the bonds was $454,580, the company redeemed the bonds at 97. Prepare the entry to record the redemption of the bonds.

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Answer:

Date   Account and Explanation          Debit         Credit

           Bonds payable                         $476,000

           Loss on bond redemption       $7,140

           (461,720 - 454,580)

                    Cash                                                     $461,720

                     (476,000 * 0.97)

                     Discount on bonds payable               $21,420

                     (476,000 - 454,580)  

           (To record redemption of the bonds)