In: Accounting
Which of the following is true regarding interest?
a) Interest payable increases by the amount of interest expense each year.
b) When interest is paid, both interest payable and interest expenses are reduced.
c)The balance of interest payable reduces net income in every period.
d) Inerest expense and interest payable should always have the same balance.
Correct Answer is a) Interest payable increases by the amount of interest expenses each year
Reason : Journal Entry for Interest Expenses payable
Let us assume that Interest Expenses is $100 for the year 2019
Date | Account Title & Explanation | Debit | Credit |
12/31/2019 | Interest Expenses | $100 | |
Interest Payable | $100 | ||
( To record Interest expenses for the period 2019) |