$($a$)$ Prepare the entry to record the interest expense at December $31,2025.$ Assume that accrued interest payable was credited when the bonds were issued. Credit Interest Payable for the full amount due; debit Interest Payable for the amount recognized at insurance. $($Round to nearest dollar.$)$

$($b$)$ Prepare the entry to record the conversion on July $1,2026.($Book value method is used.$)$ Assume that the entry to record amortization of the bond discount and interest payment has been made.

$($Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required, select $"$No Entry" for the account titles and enter $0$ for the amounts. Round answers to $0$ decimal place, e$.$g$.5,125.$ List all debit entries before credit entries.$)$

No$.$ Account Titles and Explanation

Debit

Credit

$($a$)$

Interest Expense

Interest Payable

Discount on Bonds Payable

$($b$)$

Bonds Payable

Discount on Bonds Payable

Common Stock

Paid$-$in Capital in Excess of Par $-$ Common Stock