On August 1, 2015, $250,000 of bonds were turned in for conversion into common stock. Interest has been accrued monthly and paid as due. At the time of conversion any accrued interest on bonds being converted is paid in cash. Note: Due to rounding and significant digits, there may be slight number differences. Instructions: Prepare the journal entries to record the conversion, amortization, and interest in connection with the bonds as of the following dates: (Round to the nearest dollar.) (a) August 1, 2015. (Assume the book value method is used.) (b) August 31, 2015. (c) December 31, 2015, including closing entries for end-of-year.