Question

In 2020, Sheridan Company, issued for $102 per share, 94000 shares of $100 par value convertible preferred stock. One share of preferred stock can be converted into three shares of Sheridan's $25 par value common stock at the option of the preferred stockholder. In August 2021, 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:

$2,538,000

Explanation:

Paid in capital in excess of par-common stocks= $102*94,000-94000*3*25=$2,538,000

The preference shares were valued at $102*94,000 less the amount of common stocks issued at par (94,000*3*25) for conversion of preference stocks to common stocks will give paid in capital in excess of par for common stocks.

The excess amount is also called share premium paid.