In: Accounting
On April 1, 2021, Giant Bakery (fiscal year: January-December) sold goods on credit & received a 6% interest-bearing note receivable of $20,000 from the customer. Principal and interest due March 31, 2022.
How much should Giant Bakery report interest revenue from the notes? When should Giant Bakery report interest revenue from the notes? Justify with FASB.
SOLUTION: | ||
Notes: | ||
Value of Note Receivable | $ 20,000 | |
Rate of interest | 6% | |
Interest for one year = $ 20,000 X 6 % = | $ 1,200 | |
Caclulation of Interest upto December 31, 2021 | ||
Interest Revenue = $ 1,200 X 9 Months / 12 Months = | $ 900 | |
Answer = | ||
Interest Revenue will be shown as on December 31 income statement | $ 900 | |
This will also repoted as interest receivable in financial statement - Balance Sheet | $ 900 | |