1. Richmond Co. sold convertible bonds at a premium. Interest is paid on May 31 and November 30. On May 31, after interest was paid, 100, $1,000 bonds are tendered for conversion into 3,000 shares of $10 par value ordinary shares that had a market price of $40 per share. 

How should Richmond Co. account for the conversion of the bonds into ordinary shares under the book value method? Discuss the rationale for this method.

2. Wilson's Corporation is one of your new audit clients. The corporation's accountant is uncertain how to report earnings per share in accordance with IFRS and is requesting that you provide the following information:

Define the term 'earnings per share as it applies to a corporation with a capitalization structure composed of only one class of ordinary shares. Explain how earnings per share should be computed and how the information should be disclosed in the corporation's financial statements.