Clear Water Corp. issued $100,000 of 7% 5 year convertible bonds on January 1, 2015. The bonds were issued at 104 and pay interest on June 30 and December 31 of each year. By December 31, 2018, the market price of the stock had increased, and the investors decided to convert the bonds into stock. Each $1,000 bond is convertable into 30 shares of the $2 par value common stock. Determine the balance of the Premium on the bonds and prepare the journal entry to record the conversion of the bonds. (two questions)     GENERAL JOURNAL                 POST     Date Account/Description REF. Debit Credit

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Clear Water Corp. issued $100,000 of 7% 5 year convertible bonds on January 1, 2015. The bonds were issued at 104 and pay interest on June 30 and December 31 of each year. By December 31, 2018, the market price of the stock had increased, and the investors decided to convert the bonds into stock. Each $1,000 bond is convertable into 30 shares of the $2 par value common stock.

Determine the balance of the Premium on the bonds and prepare the journal entry to record the conversion of the bonds. (two questions)

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