A bond with a $750,000 maturity value is immediately retired for $745,000 plus accrued interest. The discount on bonds payable (bond discount) at the retirement date is $25,500. Which of the following statements is correct?a. the gain on the debt extinguishment is $ 5,000
b. the loss on the debt extinguishment is $ 20,500
c. the gain on the debt extinguishment is $ 30,500
d. the gain or loss on the debt extinguishment can't be determined without knowing the dollar amount of the accrued interest.

Will you use single-entry bookkeeping or double-entry bookkeeping? explain why.

Amachine purchased three years ago for $720,000 has a current book value using straight-line depreciation of $400,000: its operating expenses are $60,000 per year. a replacement machine would cost $480,000, have a useful life of nine years, and would require $26,000 per year in operating expenses. it has an expected salvage value of $130,000 after nine years. the current disposal value of the old machine is $170,000: if it is kept 9 more years, its residual value would be $20,000. calculate the total costs in keeping the old machine and purchase a new machine. should the old machine be replaced?

Determine the hrm’s role in the performance management process and explain how to ensure the process aligns with the organization’s strategic plan.