Balatbat Ltd issued $20 million of convertible notes on 1 July 2006. The notes have a life of 6 years and a face value of $20 each. Annual interest of 5 per cent is payable at the end of each year. The notes were issued at their face value and can be converted at any time over their lives. Organisations with a similar risk profile to Balatbat Ltd have issued debt with similar terms but without the option to convert at the rate of 7 per cent. What are the appropriate accounting entries to record the issue of the convertible notes and the first payment of interest in accordance with relevant accounting standards?

Answer:

(b) 1 July 2006

Dr Cash at bank 20 000 000

Cr Convertible notes liability 18 092 500

Cr Equity (Option to convert notes) 1 907 500

30 June 2007

Dr Interest expense 1 266 475

Cr Cash at bank 1 000 000

Cr Convertible notes liability 266 475

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