Question

Universal Travel, Inc. borrowed $500,000 on November 1, 2021, and signed a twelve-month note bearing interest at 6%. Principal and interest are payable in full at maturity on October 31, 2022. In connection with this note, Universal Travel, Inc. should record interest expense in 2022 in the amount of:________.a. $8,000.
b. $30,000.
c. $5,000.
d. $25,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D.

Explanation:

Interest expense is the amount of interest to be paid on borrowed money(bills, notes or bonds). Interest expense can be found on income statement. Income expense reduces the net income and profitability of the company. It is used to determine the solvency of a company.

In the question, Universal borrowed for 12 months from November 1, 2021 and the note matures on October 31, 2022.

For 2021, it will recognize 2 months(November 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021).

For 2022, it will recognize 10 months(January 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022).

Therefore, for 2022, Universal Travel, Inc. will recognize:

$500,000 x 6% x (10 months÷12 months)

= $25,000