a. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the convertible bond on January 1, 2022.

b. Assume that the bonds were converted on December 31, 2024. The fair value of the liability component of the bond is determined to be $54,000 on December 31, 2024. Prepare the journal entry to record the conversion on December 31, 2024. Assume that the accrual of interest related to 2024 has been recorded.

c. Assume that the convertible bonds were repurchased on December 31, 2024 for $55,500 instead of being converted. As indicated, the liability component of the bond is determined to be $54,000 on December 31, 2024. Assume that the accrual of interest related to 2024 has be recorded.

II.I On January 1, 2022, Lin plc issued a convertible bond with a par value of $50,000 in the market for $60,000. The bonds are convertible into 6,000 ordinary shares of $1 per share par value. The bond has 5-year life and has a stated interest rate (coupon rate) of 10 percent payable annually. The market interest rate for a similar non-convertible bond at January 1, 2022, is 8 percent. The liability component of the bond is computed to be $53,993. The following bond amortization schedule is provided for this bond. Date Cash Interest Premium Carrying value paid expense amortized of bonds 1/1/22 5,000 53,993 12/31/22 5,000 4,319 681 53,312 12/31/23 5,000 4,265 735 52,577 12/31/24 5,000 4,206 794 51,783 12/31/25 5,000 4,143 857 50,926 12/31/26 5,000 4,074 926 50,000