In: Accounting
Question: On November 7, 2017, Mura Company borrows $160,000 cash by signing a 90-day, 8% note payable with a face value of $160,000. (1) Compute the accrued interest payable on December 31, 2017, (2) prepare the journal entry to record the accrued interest expense at December 31, 2017, and (3) prepare the journal entry to record payment of the note at maturity
Step 3: Journal entry of accrued interest
Date |
Particulars |
Debit |
Credit |
December 31, 2017 |
Interest Expense |
$1,920 |
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Interest Payable |
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$1,920 |
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(Being entry of accrued interest) |
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February 5, 2017 |
Notes Payable |
$160,000 |
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Interest Payable |
$1,920 |
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Interest Expense |
$1,280 |
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Cash |
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$163,200 |
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(Being entry for the payment of interest and bonds on maturity) |
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Accrued interest is the interest that is due but not paid. The accrued interest is not paid till the end of the year. The amount of the accrued interest payable is recorded in the balance sheet as current liabilities.