In: Accounting
Wilson Systems borrows $172,000 cash on May 15 by signing a
90-day, 5%, $172,000 note.
1. On what date does this note mature?
1a. Prepare the entry to record issuance of the
note.
1b. First, complete the table below to calculate
the interest expense at maturity. Use those calculated values to
prepare your entry to record payment of the note at maturity.
1:
1a:
No | Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
1 | May 15 | |||
1b: First, complete the table below to calculate the interest expense at maturity. (Use 360 days a year. Round final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)
Interest at maturity | |
principal | |
rate % | |
time | |
total interest |
1b: Record the payment of the note at maturity
Event |
General Journal | Debit | Credit |
1 | |||
The maturity date of Note shall be 90 days from May 15 which is August 13 | |||
Date | Accounts and explanation | Debit(in $) | Credit(in $) |
May-15 | Cash | 172000 | |
Note Payable | 172000 | ||
Particulars | Interest at Maturity | ||
Principal | $ 1,72,000 | ||
Rate % | 5% | ||
Time | 90/360 days | ||
Total Interest($172,000*5%*90/360) | $ 2,150 | ||
Date | Accounts and explanation | Debit(in $) | Credit(in $) |
Aug-13 | Note Payable | 172000 | |
Interest expenses | 2150 | ||
Cash | 174150 | ||