Answer:
1. 31 Dec
Dr Notes receivable $261,600
Dr Discount on notes receivable $45,401
Cr Sales revenue $216,199
B. 31-Dec
Dr Discount on notes receivable $21,619.9
Cr Interest revenue $21,619.9
C. Dec-31
Dr Discount on notes receivable $23,781.1
interest revenue $23,781.1
Dr Cash $261,600
Cr Notes receivable $261,600
Explanation:
A. Preparation of the journal entry to record the transaction of December 31, 2015, for the Ed Abbey Co
December 31, 2015
Dr Notes receivable $261,600
Dr Discount on notes receivable $45,401
($261,600-$216,199)
Cr Sales revenue $216,199
Computation of present value of note
PV of $261,600 due in 2 years at 10%
$261,600*.82645 = $216,199
B. Preparation of the journal entry for December 31, 2016
31-Dec
Dr Discount on notes receivable $21,619.9
[10%*$216,199]
Cr Interest revenue $21,619.9
C. Preparation of the journal entry for December 31, 2017
Dec-31
Dr Discount on notes receivable $23,781.1
interest revenue $23,781.1
($45,401-$21,619.9 )
Dr Cash $261,600
Cr Notes receivable $261,600