On January 1, 2020, when the fair value of its common shares was $87 per share, Sandhill Corp. issued $9 million of 9% convertible debentures due in 20 years. The conversion option allowed the holder of each $1,000 bond to convert the bond into 5 common shares. The debentures were issued for $9.6 million. The bond payments present value at the time of issuance was $7.6 million and the corporation believes the difference between the present value and the amount paid is attributable to the conversion feature. On January 1, 2021, the corporations common shares were split 3 for 1, and the conversion rate for the bonds was adjusted accordingly. On January 1, 2022, when the fair value of the corporations common shares was $142 per share, holders of 40% of the convertible debentures exercised their conversion option. Sandhill Corp. applies ASPE, and uses the straight-line method for amortizing any bond discounts or premiums.

Your answer is correct. Prepare the entry to record the original issuance of the convertible debentures. (Credit acco Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Cash 9600000 Bonds Payable 7600000 Contributed Surplus 2000000 (b) Your answer is partially correct. Try again. Using the book value method, prepare the entry to record the exercise of the conversion option. (Credit ac Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Bonds Payable 3496000 Contributed Surplus - 800000 > Common Shares 2696000