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On December 31, 2009, Thomas, Inc. borrowed $1,120,000 on a 12%, 15-year mortgage note payable. The note is to be repaid in equal semiannual installments of $81,366 (payable on June 30 and December 31). Prepare journal entries to reflect (a) the issuance of the mortgage note payable, (b) the payment of the first installment on June 30, 2010, and (c) the payment of the second installment on December 31, 2010. Round amounts to the nearest dollar.
Journal
Date | Account title | Debit | Credit |
Dec. 31, 2009 | Cash | 1,120,000 | |
Mortgage note payable | 1,120,000 | ||
June 30, 2010 | Mortgage note payable | ||
Interest expense | 67,200 | ||
Cash | 81,366 | ||
Dec. 31, 2010 | Mortgage note payable | 15,016 | |
Interest expense | 66,350 | ||
Cash | 81,366 |
Interest expense to be paid on June 30, 2010 = 1,120,000 x 12/100 x 6/12
= $67,200
Hence, principal included in the first installment = 81,366 - 67,200
= $14,166
Interest expense to be paid on Dec. 31 30, 2010 = (1,120,000 - 14,166) x 12/100 x 6/12
= $66,350
Hence, principal included in the second installment = 81,366 - 66,350
= $15,016