Answer:
A. Jan,1
Dr Building $280,000
Dr Land $55,000
Cr Mortgages payable $320,000
Cr Cash $15,000
B. Dr Mortgages payable $170
Dr Interest expense $3,200
Cr Cash $3,370
Explanation:
A. Preparation of the journal entry for January 1,2018 purchase
Jan,1
Dr Building $280,000
Dr Land $55,000
Cr Mortgages payable $320,000
($280,000+$55,000-$15,000)
Cr Cash $15,000
(To record Purchased building and land with a mortgage payable)
B. Preparation of the journal entry for the first monthly payment of $3,370 on January 31, 2018
Dr Mortgages payable $170
($3,370-$3,200)
Dr Interest expense $3,200
($320,000*12%*1month/12)
Cr Cash $3,370
(To pay the interest and annual installment)
