Question

Valley Spa purchased $10,200 in plumbing components from Tubman Co. Valley Spa signed a 60-day, 14% promissory note for $10,200. If the note is dishonored, but Tubman intends to continue collection efforts, what is the journal entry to record the dishonored note

Answer 1

Answer:  Debit Accounts Receivable -Valley Spa  of $10,438 Credit interest revenue $238, Credit Notes receivable $10,200

Explanation:

Interest  Revenue =  Principal x Rate X time

$10,200 x 14% x 60/ 360 ( Using 360 days in a year)

$238

Journal to record dishonored note  for Tubman

Accounts titles and explanation           Debit         Credit

Accounts receivable                         $10, 438  

Interest revenue                                                                $238

Notes receivable                                                    $10,200