In: Accounting
On January 1, Year 1, Stratton Company borrowed $140,000 on a 10-year, 6% installment note payable. The terms of the note require Stratton to pay 10 equal payments of $19,022 each December 31 for 10 years. The required general journal entry to record the payment on the note on December 31, Year 2 is:
Multiple Choice
Debit Interest Expense $8,400; debit Notes Payable $10,622; credit Cash $19,022.
Debit Notes Payable $140,000; debit Interest Expense $5,022; credit Cash $19,022.
Debit Notes Payable $8,400; debit Interest Expense $10,622; credit Cash $19,022.
Debit Interest Expense $7,763; debit Notes Payable $11,259; credit Cash $19,022.
Debit Notes Payable $19,022; credit Cash $19,022.
Amortization schedule for installment note payable | |||||
Beginning Balance | Principal Payment | Interest Expense | Total Payment | Ending Balance | |
January 1, Year 1 | 140000 | ||||
December 31, Year 1 | 140000 | 10622 | 8400 | 19022 | 129378 |
December 31, Year 2 | 129378 | 11259 | 7763 | 19022 | 118119 |
Answer: Debit Interest Expense $7,763; debit Notes Payable $11,259; credit Cash $19,022.