Question

Journalize the following entries on the books of the borrower and creditor. (Assume a 360-day year is used for interest computations.) June 1 James Co. purchased merchandise on account from O'Leary Co., $90,000, terms n/30. The cost of merchandise sold was $54,000. 30 James Co. issued a 60-day, 5% note for $90,000 on account. Aug. 29 James Co. paid the amount due.

Answer 1

Answer:

James Co.

Journal Entries:

June 1:

Debit Inventory $90,000

Credit Accounts Payable (O'Leary Co.) $90,000

To record the purchase of merchandise on account, terms, n/30.

June 30:

Debit Accounts Payable (O'Leary Co.) $90,000

Credit Notes Payable (O'Leary Co.) $90,000

To record the issue of a 60-day, 5% note.

August 29:

Debit Notes Payable (O'Leary Co.) $90,000

Debit Interest on Notes $750

Credit Cash Account $90,750

To record the payment of the notes plus interest.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Interest computations based on 360-day year

Interest on Notes = $750 ($90,000 * 5% * 60/360)

Inventory purchased on June 1 = $90,000

Interest on note = 5%

Payment of note = August 29