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Bonds on the Income Statement

The income statement contains all revenue and expenses related to a bond issuance or bond redemption.

Interest Expense

  • Non-operating section of the statement.
  • Only interest incurred in the reporting period.

Gain or Loss on Early Redemption

  • Non-operating section of the statement.



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Example: Bonds on the Income Statement

ABC Inc. issued a 5-year semi-annual bond with a coupon rate of 10% and a face value of $100,000. The market rate at issuance was 8% and the company's fiscal year ends on December 31.


Show in proper form how the bond related account would appear on the Income Statement for the year ended December 31st, 2020.
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Practice: Bonds on the Income Statement

On January 1st, 2020, Wize Corp. issued bonds with a face value of $400,000 and a stated rate of 6%. The coupons are paid semi-annually on January 1st and July 1st and will expire in 10 years. The market rate at the time of issuance was 8% and the bonds were initially sold for $345,643.60.


Show how the bond related account would appear on the Income Statement for the year ended November 30th, 2020.