Question

On December 31, 2020, Wildhorse Company had $1,211,000 of short-term debt in the form of notes payable due February 2, 2021. On January 21, 2021, the company issued 23,700 shares of its common stock for $46 per share, receiving $1,090,200 proceeds after brokerage fees and other costs of issuance. On February 2, 2021, the proceeds from the stock sale, supplemented by an additional $120,800 cash, are used to liquidate the $1,211,000 debt. The December 31, 2020, balance sheet is issued on February 23, 2021. Show how the $1,211,000 of short-term debt should be presented on the December 31, 2020, balance sheet.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The presentation is as follows;

Particulars            Amount ($)

Current Liabilities  

Notes payable      $120,800

Long term debt  

Notes payable refinanced in February 2021 $1,090,200