Bear Corporation has $3,000,000 of 8 percent, $1,000 bonds outstanding. There is $60,000 of unamortized discount remaining

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Bear Corporation has $3,000,000 of 8 percent, $1,000 bonds outstanding. There is $60,000 of unamortized discount remaining on the bonds after the June 1, 2011, semiannual interest payment. The bonds are convertible at the rate of 30 shares of $10 par value common stock for each $1,000 bond. On June 1, 2011, bondholders presented $1,800,000 of the bonds for conversion. Prepare the journal entry to record the conversion of the bonds.

Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on... Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may... Par Value
Par value is the face value of a bond. Par value is important for a bond or fixed-income instrument because it determines its maturity value as well as the dollar value of coupon payments. The market price of a bond may be above or below par,...