Answer:
Lowland, Inc., entry to record this conversion includes a
Dr Bonds Payable $900,000
Cr Common Stock $540,000
( 90,000 shares x $6 par value per share)
Cr Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par Value $360,000
($900,000 -$540,000)
Explanation:
Since Lowland, Inc. converted its $900,000 par value bonds and carrying value also $900,000) into 90,000 shares of $6 par value common stock which means we have to Debit Bonds Payable with $900,000 and Credit Common Stock with $540,000 which is
( 90,000 shares x $6 par value per share) , then Credit Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par Value for $360,000 which is ( value of bonds converted of $900,000 - par value of shares of common stock issued of $540,000).
