Question

Stonewall Corporation issued $52,000 of 5%, 10-year convertible bonds. Each $1,000 bond is convertible to 10 shares of common stock (par $50) of Stonewall Corporation. The bonds were sold at 105 on January 1, 2020. Required a. Provide the entry for Stonewall Corporation on January 1, 2020, for the bond issuance. b. Provide entries for Stonewall Corporation assuming that the conversion privilege is subsequently exercised immediately after the end of the third year. Assume that at the date of conversion, 30% of any premium or discount has been amortized and the common stock was selling at $325 per share. Use the book value method. Note: List multiple debits or credits (when applicable) in alphabetical order.

Answer 1

A January 1, 2020

Dr Cash $54,600

Cr Bonds payable $52,000

Cr Premium on bonds payable $2,600

B. December 21 2022

Dr Bonds payable $52,000

Dr Premium on bonds payable $1,820

Cr Common stock $26,000

Cr Paid in capital in excess of Par $27,820

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the entry for Stonewall Corporation

A January 1, 2020

Dr Cash $54,600

($52,000+$2,600)

Cr Bonds payable $52,000

Cr Premium on bonds payable $2,600

(5%*$52,000)

(To record issue of bonds for premium)

B. December 21 2022

Dr Bonds payable $52,000

Dr Premium on bonds payable $1,820

(100%-30%*$2,600)

Cr Common stock $26,000

(52*10*50)

Cr Paid in capital in excess of Par $27,820

($52,000+$1,820-$26,000)

(To record conversion of bonds into Common Stock)