On 1 January 20x2, Company A issued a convertible bond with principal amount of USD200,000, with maturity date of 31 December 20x3. The proceeds from the convertible bond is USD210,000. The coupon rate was 3% per annum payable at year-end. A similar bond issued by company A, but without the convertible feature had coupon rate of 4% per annum.

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On 1 January 20x2, Company A issued a convertible bond with principal amount of USD200,000, with maturity date of 31 December 20x3. The proceeds from the convertible bond is USD210,000. The coupon rate was 3% per annum payable at year-end. A similar bond issued by company A, but without the convertible feature had coupon rate of 4% per annum.

 

Requirement Record the journal entries on 1 January 20x2 and 31 December 20x3.

 

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