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Archer Inc. issued $4,000,000 par value, 7% convertible bonds at 99 for cash. If the bonds had not included the conversion feature, they would have sold for 95. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds.

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Cash account will be debited with $3,960,000; Discount on Bond Payable will be debited with $40,000, and Bonds Payable will be credited with $4,000,000.

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We have:

Issued $4,000,000 par value

Rate of bond 7%

Convertible bonds at $99 for cash

Selling price $95

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Journal Entry

Date

Description

DEBIT

CREDIT

Cash

$3,960,000

Discount on Bonds Payable

$40,000

Bonds Payable

$4,000,000

Being issuance of bond

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