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1 A&B
A.Chang Corporation issued $6,000,000 of 9%, ten-year convertible bonds on Jan 1, 2017 at
102. The bonds were dated Jan 1, 2017 with interest payable June 30 and December 31.
Bond discount is amortized semiannually on a straight-line basis. Each $1,000 debenture is
convertible into 40 shares of Chang $20 par common stock. On Jan 1, 2018, $1,200,000 of
these bonds were converted. What should be the amount of the debit to Interest Expense on
June 30, 2017?
a. $306,000
b. $264,000
c. $270,000
d. $276,000
B.Refer to the information above. Which of the following is the correct journal entry to record
the conversion of the Chang bonds on Jan. 1, 2018?
a. Bonds Payable $1,200,000
Premium on B/P 108,000
Common Stock $960,000
PIC in excess of par – C/S 348,000