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Which of the following statements is correct?

a) IFRS separates the proceeds of a convertible bond between debt and equity by determining the fair value of the debt component before the equity component.

b) Both IFRS and GAAP assume that when there is a choice of settlement of an option for cash or shares, share settlement is assumed.

c) IFRS separates the proceeds of a convertible bond between debt and equity, based on relative fair values.

d) Both GAAP and IFRS separate the proceeds of convertible bonds between debt and equity.

Short Answer

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Correct option: a. IFRS separates the proceeds of a convertible bond between debt and equity by determining the fair value of the debt component before the equity component.

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The explanation for the correct option

In the IFRS, all the convertible bonds are separated, which implies a partition into the value part of a bond issue and a debt component. The IFRS additionally states that there should be a different distinguishing liability and equity, and treat them in accordance with the financial statements. Because of the accessibility of a conversion option, convertible bonds carry lower interest rates than an ordinary debt.

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The explanation for the incorrect options    

Option b: Both the IFRS and the GAAP accept that when there is a decision of repayment of an option for cash or shares, the expectations of a share repayment is an incorrect statement.

Option c: The IFRS does not separate the proceeds of a convertible bond between a debt and an equity based on relative fair values.

Option d: Both the GAAP and the IFRS do not separate the proceeds of convertible bonds between a debt and an equity.

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Briefly explain why corporations issue convertible securities.

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(EPS with Stock Dividend and Discontinued Operations) Christina Corporation is preparing the comparative financial statements to be included in the annual report to stockholders. Christina employs a fiscal year ending May 31.

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There were 1,000,000 shares of \(1 par common stock outstanding on June 1, 2016. On September 1, 2016, Christina sold an additional 400,000 shares of the common stock at \)17 per share. Christina distributed a 20% stock dividend on the common shares outstanding on December 1, 2017. These were the only common stock transactions during the past 2 fiscal years.

Instructions

(a) Determine the weighted-average number of common shares that would be used in computing earnings per share on the current comparative income statement for:

(1) The year ended May 31, 2017.

(2) The year ended May 31, 2018.

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(c) The capital structure of a corporation is the result of its past financing decisions. Furthermore, the earnings per share data presented on a corporationโ€™s financial statements is dependent upon the capital structure.

(1) Explain why Christina Corporation is considered to have a simple capital structure.

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Angela Corporation issues 2,000 convertible bonds at January 1, 2016. The bonds have a 3-year life, and are issued at par with a face value of \(1,000 per bond, giving total proceeds of \)2,000,000. Interest is payable annually at 6%. Each bond is convertible into 250 ordinary shares (par value of $1). When the bonds are issued, the market rate of interest for similar debt without the conversion option is 8%.

Instructions

(a) Compute the liability and equity component of the convertible bond on January 1, 2016.

(b) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the convertible bond on January 1, 2016.

(c) Prepare the journal entry to record the repurchase of the convertible bond for cash at January 1, 2019, its maturity date.

Accounting, Analysis, and Principles

On January 1, 2016, Garner issued 10-year, \(200,000 face value, 6% bonds at par. Each \)1,000 bond is convertible into 30 shares of Garner \(2 par value common stock. The company has had 10,000 shares of common stock (and no preferred stock) outstanding throughout its life. None of the bonds have been converted as of the end of 2017. (Ignore all tax effects.)

Accounting

(a) Prepare the journal entry Garner would have made on January 1, 2016, to record the issuance of the bonds.

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Analysis

Show how Garner will report income and EPS for 2017 and 2016. Briefly discuss the importance of GAAP for EPS to analysts evaluating companies based on price-earnings ratios. Consider comparisons for a company over time, as well as comparisons between companies at a point in time.

Principles

In order to converge GAAP and IFRS, the FASB is considering whether the equity element of a convertible bond should be reported as equity. Describe how the journal entry you made in part (a) above would differ under IFRS. In terms of the accounting principles discussed in Chapter 2, what does IFRS for convertible debt accomplish that GAAP potentially sacrifices? What does GAAP for convertible debt accomplish that IFRS potentially sacrifices?

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