Hoffman Corporation issued $60 million of 9%, 15-year bonds at 106. Each of the 60,000 bonds was convertible into one share of $

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Hoffman Corporation issued $60 million of 9%, 15-year bonds at 106. Each of the 60,000 bonds was convertible into one share of $

1 par common stock. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds. (Enter your answers in millions rounded to 1 decimal place (i.e., 5,500,000 should be entered as 5.5). If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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Hatshy [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-19T14:14:54+03:00

Answer:

Dr Cash $63,600,000

Cr Premium on Bonds $3,600,000

Cr Bonds payable $60,000,000

Explanation:

Preparation of the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds.

Dr Cash $63,600,000

(106%*$60,000,000)

Cr Premium on Bonds $3,600,000

($63,600,000-$60,000,000)

Cr Bonds payable $60,000,000

(To record issuance of the bonds)