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Question 17

1. Notson Co. issued 12% bonds with a face value of $1,800,000 at a premium to yield 10%, with interest paid on June 30 and December 31. These bonds had a carrying value of $1,872,000 on December 31, 2019. Notson uses the effective interest method of amortization. On June 30, 2020, several years before their maturity, Notson retired the bonds at 105 plus accrued interest. Direct costs associated with the bond retirement totaled $3,000. Compute:

   1. The carrying value of the bonds on June 30, 2020.
   2. The gain (loss) recorded on retirement, ignoring taxes.

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