When an entity issued bonds payable with detachable share warrants, how will share premium be computed if the share warrants are exercised by the bondholders?

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1. When an entity issued bonds payable with detachable share warrants, how will share premium be computed if the share warrants are exercised by the bondholders?

(Choose an answer and explain why)

a. It is the balance of the share warrants outstanding.

b. It is the sum of the share warrants outstanding and total par or stated value of the shares issued.

c. It is the difference between the proceeds received based on the exercise price and the total par or stated value of the shares issued.

d. It is the difference between the proceeds received based on the exercise price plus the share warrants outstanding and the total par or stated value of the shares issued.

 

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