Question

Holly Springs, Inc. contracted with Coldwater Corporation to have constructed a custom-made lathe. The machine was completed and ready for use on January 1, 2018. Holly Springs paid for the lathe by issuing a $340,000 note due in three years. Interest, specified at 4%, was payable annually on December 31 of each year. The cash market price of the lathe was unknown. It was determined by comparison with similar transactions for which 8% was a reasonable rate of interest. Holly Springs uses the effective interest method of amortization. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided. Round your intermediate and final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

Required:

1. Prepare the journal entry on January 1, 2018, for Holly Springs’ purchase of the lathe.

Record for the Holly Springs’ purchase on January 1, 2018.

2.Prepare an amortization schedule for the three-year term of the note.

	Year Cash Payments Effective Interest Increase in Balance Outstanding Balance 1 2 3 0 0 0

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3. Prepare the journal entries to record (a) interest for each of the three years and (b) payment of the note at maturity.

Record the interest for first year.

Record the interest for second year.

Record the interest for third year.

Record the entry for payment of the note at maturity.

Answer 1

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