Question: Archer Company issued \(4,000,000 par value, 7% convertible bonds at 99 for cash. The net present value of the debt without the conversion feature is \)3,800,000. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the convertible bonds.

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Cash will be debited by $3,960,000 and bonds payable will be credited $3,800,000 and premium on bonds payable is $160,000.

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Explanation of premium on bonds payable-

The amount over the face value of bonds that are issued are known as premium on bonds payable.

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Journals

Date

Accounts & Explanations

Debit

Credit

Cash ($4,000,000*99%)

$3,960,000

Bonds Payable

$3,800,000

Premium on bonds payable

$160,000

Being issuance of the convertible bonds recorded

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