Chapter 16: Q9IFRS (page 896)
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.
Short Answer
Answer
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.