Question

Universal Travel Inc. borrowed $500,000 on November 1, 2013, and signed a 12-month note bearing interest at 6%. Interest is payable in full at maturity on October 31, 2014. In connection with this note, Universal Travel Inc. should report interest payable at December 31, 2013, in the amount of:
A. $8,000.
B. $30,000.
C.$5,000.
D. $25,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.$5,000.

Explanation:

November 1, 2013

Amount of Loan = $500,000

As the Interest is payable at maturity, at December 31, 2013 only one month of interest expense is accrued, which is not paid, Following Journal entry will be passed tor record the interest expense.

Dr.  Interest Expense               $2,500

Cr.  Interest Payable on Note  $2,500

Interest Expense = $500,000 x 6% x 2/12 = $5,000