On December 31, 2009, the balance sheet of Alpha Corporation reported bonds outstanding with a face value of $2,000,000 and a related unamortized premium of $60,000. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1.

a. Prepare an entry in journal form without explanations to record the retirement of bonds with a face value of $1,200,000 on January 1, 2010, assuming the bonds were redeemed at a call price of 104.

b. b. Prepare an entry in journal form without explanation on January 1, 2010, to record the conversion of bonds with a face value of $800,000 into common stock. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 30 shares of $20 par value common stock.