Question

On January 1, Gemstone Company obtained a $165,000, 10-year, 7% installment note from Guarantee Bank. Thenote requires annual payments of $23,492, with the first payment occurring on the last day of the fiscal year. The firstpayment consists of interest of $11,550 and principal repayment of $11,942. The journal entry to record the issuance of the installment note for cash on January 1 would include a:_____

Answer 1

Answer:

Credit to notes payable for $165000

Explanation:

Journal entries for issuance of Note Payable :

Cash Account ..... Debit $165000

7% Note payable Accounts .... Credit $165000

Note:

Note payable is a liability so it is credited as on date of issuance.