Question

Keesha Co. borrows $230,000 cash on December 1 of the current year by signing a 150-day, 12%, $230,000 note. 1. On what date does this note mature? 2. & 3. What is the amount of interest expense in the current year and the following year from this note? 4. Prepare journal entries to record (a) issuance of the note, (b) accrual of interest on December 31, and (c) payment of the note at maturity.

Answer 1

Answer:

See explanation section

Explanation:

Requirement 1

April 30 is the maturity date of the note.

December 31 + January 31 + February 28 + March 31 + April 30 = 150 days.

Therefore, the note will be matured in the April 30, next year.

Requirement 2 & 3

Current year Interest: December 1 - December 31 = 30 days interest = $230,000 × 12% × (30 ÷ 360) = $2,300.

Following year Interest: January 1 - April 30 = 120 days interest = $230,000 × 12% × (120 ÷ 360) = $9,200.

Total Interest = $11,500

Requirement 4

Journal Entries

(a)  Dec. 1     Cash                     Debit      $230,000

                    Notes payable     Credit     $230,000

To record the borrow a loan by issuing a 150-day, 12% note.

(b)  Dec. 31   Interest Expense     Debit    $2,300

                    Interest payable      Credit   $2,300

To record the accrued interest expense on December 31 (Current year).

(c)  April 30  Notes payable      Debit     $230,000

                    Interest payable    Debit     $2,300

                    Interest Expense   Debit     $9,200

                                   Cash        Credit       $241,500

To record the payment of the note at maturity.