Question

In 2016, Chartres Inc., issued for $105 per share, 60,000 shares of $100 par value convertible preferred stock. One share of preferred stock can be converted into three shares of Chartre's $25 par value common stock at the option of the preferred stockholder. In April 2017, all of the preferred stock was converted into common stock. The market value of the common stock at the date of the conversion was $30 per share. What total amount should be credited to additional paid-in capital from common stock as a result of the conversion of the preferred stock into common stock?

Answer 1

Answer:

Total amount should be credited to additional paid-in capital from common stocks as a result of the conversion of the preferred stock into common stock: $1,800,000 .

Explanation:

Please find the detailed calculations and explanations as below:

Total Cash amount received from preferred share issuance: 105 x 60,000 = $6,300,000;

The $6,300,000 will be credited into two owner's equity account:

- Common equity = Par value of common stock at the issuance of preferred stock date x Number of preferred stocks issued x Number of common stocks that one preferred stock has the right to converted into = 25 x 60,000 x 3 = $4,500,000.

- Paid-up capital account = Amount of cash receipt ( recorded as Debit) - Amount of common equity ( recorded as Credit) = 6,300,000 - 4,500,000 = $1,800,000 .