Question

Universal Travel Inc. borrowed $497,000 on November 1, 2018, and signed a 12-month note bearing interest at 4%. Interest is payable in full at maturity on October 31, 2019. In connection with this note, Universal Travel Inc. should report interest payable at December 31, 2018, in the amount of:

Answer 1

Answer:

Dec 31, 2018

Interest expense                        3313.33 Dr

    Interest Payable                           3313.33 Cr

Explanation:

The note interest is payable at an annual rate of 4%. The interest will be paid at maturity however, an adjusting entry will be made on December 31, 2018 following the accrual basis of accounting to record the interest expense that relates to the period from November to December of 2018. The interest expense will be debited and as the interest will be paid at maturity, interest payable will be credited.

Interest expense = 497000 * 0.04 * 2/12   = $3313.33