Jeremiah Limited issued 10-year, 7% debentures with a face value of $2 million on January 1, 2013. The proceeds received were $1.7 million. The discount was amortized on the straight-line basis over the 10-year term. The terms of the debentures stated that they could be redeemed in full at any point before the maturity date, at a price of 105 of the principal. There was no requirement for a sinking fund. On January 1, 2020, Jeremiah issued a mortgage at 101 with a principal of $3 million secured by land and building. The mortgage had a 25-year amortization period, with interest payable at 8%. Upon issuance of the mortgage, Jeremiah used the proceeds to redeem the 7% debentures. Jeremiah prepares financial statements in accordance with ASPE. 

Instructions 

a. Prepare journal entries to record the issuance of the 8% mortgage and the retirement of the 7% debentures. 

b. Indicate the income statement treatment of the gain or loss on redemption of debentures and prepare the note disclosure that is required. Assume that 2020 income before taxes and before any gain or loss on redemption of debentures is $1.7 million, the income tax rate is 19%, and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is 1.2 million.