On July 1, 2020, Lester Shoes Ltd. exercises a $4,000 call option on its outstanding bonds, which

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On July 1, 2020, Lester Shoes Ltd. exercises a $4,000 call option on its outstanding bonds, which have a carrying value of $206,000 and par value of $200,000. Lester exercises the call option immediately after the semiannual interest is paid on June 30, 2020. Record the journal entry to show the retirement of the bonds.

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Par value is the face value of a bond. Par value is important for a bond or fixed-income instrument because it determines its maturity value as well as the dollar value of coupon payments. The market price of a bond may be above or below par,...
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Fundamental Accounting Principles Volume II

ISBN: 978-1260305838

16th Canadian edition

Authors: Kermit Larson, Tilly Jensen, Heidi Dieckmann

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