Question

Giorgio Italian Market bought $11,000 worth of merchandise from Food Suppliers and signed a 45-day, 8% promissory note for the $11,000. Food Supplier's journal entry to record the sales transaction is:

Answer 1

Answer:

                                                Dr.          Cr.

Purchases / Inventory         $11,000

Promissory Note Payable                  $11,000

Explanation:

Promissory note is a signed document which contains a written promise for payment of stated amount to specific person or bond holder on demand or specified date.

In this case the purchases are made and a promissory note of $11,000 is signed for 45 days at 8% annual rate.

This entry will be recorded as the purchases or Inventory are debited and as promissory note is a short term liability so, promissory note payable is credited resulting increase in inventory as well increase in current liability.