Question

When interest is accrued on a note payable, but not paid, the A. Interest Expense account is increased; the Interest Payable account is decreased. B. Notes Payable account is increased; the Interest Payable account is increased. C. Interest Expense account is increased; the Interest Payable account is increased. D. Interest Expense account is decreased; the Interest Payable account is increased.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Interest Expense account is increased; the Interest Payable account is increased.

Explanation:

A secured interest can be defined as a legal right granted by a borrower to a lender (creditor) over a collateral (the borrower's property) which permits or allow the lender to have a right to possess the property as soon as the lender defaults in making payment. The payment which is expected to be made by the borrower of a mortgage loan is considered a secured obligation because it is a lien or an enforceable legal claim.

When interest is accrued on a note payable, but not paid, the Interest Expense account is increased; the Interest Payable account is increased.