Exercise 16-06

On January 1, 2020, Sage Corporation issued $3,960,000 of 10-year, 7% convertible debentures at 104. Interest is to be paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Each $1,000 debenture can be converted into 8 shares of Sage Corporation $100 par value common stock after December 31, 2021. On January 1, 2022, $396,000 of debentures are converted into common stock, which is then selling at $111. An additional $396,000 of debentures are converted on March 31, 2022. The market price of the common stock is then $116. Accrued interest at March 31 will be paid on the next interest date. Bond premium is amortized on a straight-line basis. Make the necessary journal entries for:

(a)		December 31, 2021.		(c)		March 31, 2022.
(b)		January 1, 2022.		(d)		June 30, 2022.

No. Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Date (a) Dec 31, 2021 (b) Jan. 1, 2022 (c) Mar 31, 2022 (To record interest expense) Mar. 31, 2022 (To record the conversion) (d) Jun 30, 2022