Answer:
ABC
In recording the payment of the note plus accrued interest at maturity on May 1, 2019, ABC would: __________
Journal Entries:
May 1, 2019:
Debit Interest Payable $1,000
Debit Interest Expense $2,000
Debit Notes Payable $100,000
Credit Cash $103,000
To record the payment of the note plus accrued interest at maturity.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
November 1, 2018:
6% 6-month Note Payable = $100,000
December 31, 2018:
Accrued interest = $1,000 ($100,000 * 6% * 2/12) for 2 months
May 1, 2019:
Interest Expense = $2,000 ($100,000 * 6% * 4/12) for 4 months
Transaction Analysis on May 1, 2019:
Interest Payable $1,000 Interest Expense $2,000 6% Notes Payable $100,000 Cash $103,000
