Question

On January 1, 2021, Tropical Paradise borrows $50,000 by agreeing to a 6%, six-year note with the bank. The funds will be used to purchase a new BMW convertible for use in promoting resort properties to potential customers. Loan payments of $828.64 are due at the end of each month with the first installment due on January 31, 2021.
Required:

Record the issuance of the installment note payable and the first two monthly payments.

Answer 1

Answer:

January 1, 2021, vehicle purchased on credit

Dr Vehicles 50,000

    Cr Notes payable 50,000

January 31, 2021, first installment

Dr Notes payable 578.64

Dr Interest expense 250

    Cr Cash 828.64

Interest expense = $50,000 x 6% x 1/12 = $250

February 28, 2021, second installment

Dr Notes payable 579.89

Dr Interest expense 248.75

    Cr Cash 828.64

Interest expense = $49,750 x 6% x 1/12 = $248.75

Generally loans are made on a 360 day year basis, that means that the monthly interest expense is always calculated as 1/12 of the annual interest charge.