Question

The following note transactions occurred during the year for Towell Company: Nov. 25 Towell issued a 90-day, 10% note payable for $80,000 to Hyatt Company for merchandise. Dec. 7 Towell signed a 120-day, 9% note at the bank for $120,000. Dec. 22 Towell gave Barr, Inc., a 60-day, 9%, $120,000 note for payment of account. Prepare the general journal entries necessary to adjust the interest accounts at December 31. Use 360 days for calculations and round to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

Answer:

Towell Company

Journal Entries:

Debit Interest Expense $1,790

Credit Interest Payable $1,790

To record the interest expense for the year.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

i) Nov. 25: Issue of 90-day, 10% Note Payable = $80,000

Interest on the note for the year = $80,000 * 10% * 36/360 = $800

ii) Dec. 7: Issue of 120-day, 9% Note Payable = $120,000

Interest on the note for the year = $120,000 * 9% * 24/360 = $720

iii) Dec. 22: Issue of 60-day, 9% Note Payable = $120,000

Interest on the note for the year = $120,000 * 9% * 9/360 = $270

Total interest payable for the year = $1,790