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Bond Conversion The tramot corporation has $2,000,000 of 6 percent bonds outstanding. There is $40,000 of unamoritized discount remaining on the bonds after the March 1, 2008 semiannual interest payment. The bonds are convertible at the rate of 20 shares of $10 par value common stock for each $1,000 bond. On March 1, 2008, bondholders presented $1,2000,000 of the bonds for conversion. Prepare the entry to record the conversion of the bonds. Any help you could provide would be soooo greatly appreciated!

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Cash $1,200,000 Discount on Bonds Payable (DR) $40,000 Bonds Payable (DR) $2,040,000 Common Stock (CR) $200,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value (CR) $160,000 Cash (DR) is debited for the $1,200,000 bonds that are being converted. Discount on Bonds Payable (DR) is for the unamortized $40,000 discount remaining on the bonds before conversion. Bonds Payable (DR) is credited as $1,200,000 of the bonds are converted at the rate of 20 shares of $10 par value common stock. Common Stock (CR) is credited for the 200,000 shares to be issued on conversion. Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value (CR) is credited for the difference between the $2,040,000 of bonds payable and the $200,000 of common stock issued.

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