Question: On September 1, 2011, Sands Corp. sold at 102 (plus accrued interest) 5,200 of its $1,000 face value, 10-year, 9%, non-convertible bonds with detachable stock

On September 1, 2011, Sands Corp. sold at 102 (plus accrued interest) 5,200 of its $1,000 face value, 10-year, 9%, non-convertible bonds with detachable stock warrants. Each bond carried two detachable warrants; each warrant was for one common share at a specified option price of $10 per share. Shortly after issuance, the warrants were quoted on the market for $5 each. Assume that no market value is available for the bonds.
Interest is payable on December 1 and June 1. Sands Corp. prepares its financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
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Prepare in general journal format the entry to record the issuance of the bonds under both options available under ASPE.
(AICPA adapted)

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