Question

On January 2, 2021, Farr Co. issued 10-year convertible bonds at 105. During 2021, these bonds were converted into common stock having an aggregate par value equal to the total face amount of the bonds. At conversion, the market price of Farr's common stock was 50 percent above its par value. On January 2, 2021, cash proceeds from the issuance of the convertible bonds should be reported as:_______.

a. paid-in capital for the entire proceeds.
b. paid-in capital for the portion of the proceeds attributable to the conversion feature and as a liability for the balance.
c. a liability for the face amount of the bonds and paid-in capital for the premium over the face amount.
d. a liability for the entire proceeds.

Answer 1

d. a liability for the entire proceeds.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case when the bonds would be converted into common stock and the market price of the common stock is 50% over its par value so the cash proceeds that arise from the issuance of the convertible bonds would be reported as the liability as the same would be credited to the liability account

Therefore the right option is d.