The Generally Accepted Method of Accounting for Gains or Losses

The generally accepted method of accounting for gains or losses from the early extinguishment of debt treats any gain or loss as

A) an adjustment to the cost basis of the asset obtained by the debt issue.
B) an amount that should be considered a cash adjustment to the cost of any other debt issued over the remaining life of the old debt instrument.
C) an amount received or paid to obtain a new debt instrument and, as such, should be amortized over the life of the new debt.
D) a difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the debt which should be recognized in the period of redemption.