Income statement as loss on extinguishment of debt


On its December 31, 2012 balance sheet, Emig Corp. reported bonds payable of $9,000,000 and related unamortized bond issue costs of $480,000. The bonds had been issued at par. On January 2, 2013, Emig retired $4,500,000 of the outstanding bonds at par plus a call premium of $105,000. What amount should Emig report in its 2013 income statement as loss on extinguishment of debt (ignore taxes)?

A) $0

B) $240,000

C) $345,000

D) $105,000

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Accounting Basics: Income statement as loss on extinguishment of debt
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