Question

On December 1, Milton Company borrowed $350,000, at 6% annual interest, from the Tennessee National Bank. Interest is paid when the loan matures one year from the issue date. What is the adjusting entry for accruing interest that Milton would need to make on December 31, the calendar year-end

Answer 1

Answer:

The  the adjusting entry for accruing interest is:

Debit Interest expense $1,750

Credit  Interest Payable $1,750

Explanation:

On December 1, Milton Company borrowed $350,000, at 6% annual interest.

The interest amount Milton Company paid for 1 year = $350,000 x 6% = $21,000

The interest amount Milton Company paid for a month = $21,000/12 = $1,750

On December 31, following 1 month borrowing, Milton made adjusting entry for accruing interest:

Debit Interest expense $1,750

Credit  Interest Payable $1,750