What should be reported as a result of the conversion of convertible bonds?
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ABC Corp has $2,500,000 of 8% convertible bonds outstanding. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 30 shares of $30 par value common stock. The bonds pay interest on January 31 and July 31. On July 31, 2007, the holders of $800,000 bonds exercised the conversion privilege. On that date the market price of the bonds was 105 and the market price of the common stock was $36. The total unamortized bond premium at the date of conversion was $175,000. Jenks should record, as a result of this conversion, a
a. credit of $136,000 to Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par.
b. credit of $120,000 to Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par.
c. credit of $56,000 to Premium on Bonds Payable.
d. loss of $8,000.
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The total unamortized bond premium is 175,000. The premium for $800,000 of bonds is
175,000/2,500,000 X 800,000
= 56,000.
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