Question: al Prepare in general journal form the entry to record the original issuance of the convertible debentures. b. Prepare in general journal form the entry

al Prepare in general journal form the entry to record the original issuance of the convertible debentures. b. Prepare in general journal form the entry to record the exercise of the conversion option, using the book value method. Show supporting computations in good form. E16.5 (LO 1) (Conversion of Bonds) The December 31, 2020, balance sheet of Kepler Corp. is as follows. 10% callable, convertible bonds payable (semiannual interest dates April 30 and October 31; convertible into 6 shares of $25 par value common stock per $1,000 of bond principal; maturity date April 30, 2026). $500,000 Discount on bonds payable 10,240 $489,760 On March 5, 2021, Kepler Corp. called all of the bonds as of April 30 for the principal plus interest through April 30. By April 30, all bondholders had exercised their conversion to common stock as of the interest payment date. Consequently, on April 30, Kepler Corp. paid the semiannual interest and issued shares of common stock for the bonds. The discount is amortized on a straight-line basis. Kepler uses the book value method. please answer part a & b in details. thank you in advance
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