On January 1, 2021, Ozark Minerals issued $10 million of 9%, 10-year convertible bonds at 101. The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 40 shares of Ozarks no par common stock. Bonds that are similar in all respects, except that they are non convertible, currently are selling at 99. Upon issuance, Ozark should:

Upon issuance, Ozark should "Credit premium on bonds payable $100,000"

Explanation:

Issue price of bond is ($10 million * $101) = $10,100,000

The face value of the bond                       = $10,000,000

The premium on bond = $10,100,000 - $10,000,000

The premium on bond = $100,000

                                   Journal entry

                                                    Debit                   Credit

Cash                                        $10,100,000

Premium on bonds payable                                $100,000

Bonds payable                                                     $10,000,000

Conclusion: Upon issuance, Ozark should "Credit premium on bonds payable $100,000"

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