Vargo Company has bonds payable outstanding in the amount of $500,000, and the Premium on Bonds Payable account has a balance of $7,500. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 20 shares of preferred stock of par value of $50 per share. All bonds are converted into preferred stock.

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Vargo Company has bonds payable outstanding in the amount of $500,000, and the Premium on Bonds Payable account has a balance of $7,500. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 20 shares of preferred stock of par value of $50 per share. All bonds are converted into preferred stock.

Hint: (LO 1)

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Assuming that the book value method was used, what entry would be made?

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Conversion recorded at book value of the bonds:

 

Bonds Payable…………………………………………………………………………….                500,000

Premium on Bonds Payable…………………………………………………………                    7,500

Preferred Stock (500 X 20 X $50)……………………………………….                                               500,000

Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par

(Preferred Stock)……………………………………………………………                                                   7,500

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