Question

On January 1, 2021, Nantucket Ferry borrowed $14,000,000 cash from BankOne and issued a four-year, $14,000,000, 6% note. Interest was payable annually on December 31. Prepare the journal entries for both firms to record interest at December 31, 2021.

Answer 1

Answer:

If Interest is not Paid yet

Nantucket Ferry

Dr. Interest Expense $840,000

Cr. Interest payable  $840,000

BankOne

Dr. Interest receivable $840,000

Cr.  Interest Income     $840,000

If Interest is Paid

Nantucket Ferry

Dr. Interest Expense    $840,000

Cr. Cash                        $840,000

BankOne

Dr.  Cash                       $840,000

Cr.  Interest Income     $840,000

Explanation:

Amount of interest is the expense for Nantucket Ferry and Income for the BankOne on the bond.

As per given data

Amount borrowed  = $14,000,000

Coupon rate = 6%

Interest in paid on and received on the bnd is calculated by using the face value and coupon rate of the bond.

Coupon Payment = $14,000,000 x 6% = $840,000

$840,000 will be paid annually to the Bank one.