Question

An asset is acquired using a noninterest-bearing note payable for $100,000 due in two years. Management records the purchase with a debit to the asset for $100,000 and a credit to notes payable for $100,000. Which of the following statements is correct?A. Management has properly recorded the transaction.B. Management has not considered the present value of the note in recording the asset.C. Management should not record the asset until the note has been paid.D. Management should record the note for more than $100,000 to account for the underlying interest.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is A. Management has properly recorded the transaction.

Explanation:

According to the given data Since the note is non interest bearing, no interest will be paid on the bond.

Therefore, asset will be debited and note payable will be credited by the full amount.

Therefore, the Management has properly recorded the transaction.

The joural entry would be as follows:

                        Debit            Credit

asset              $100,000

note payable                    $100,000