Perfect Systems borrows $160,000 cash on May 15, 2011, by signing a 60-day, 6% note.
Explanation: 1.
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1. | On what date does this note mature? |
July 14, 2011 |
2. | Assume the face value of the note equals $160,000, the principal of the loan. |
(a) | Prepare the journal entries to record issuance of the note. (Omit the "$" sign in your response) |
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit | |
May | 15 | Cash | ||
Notes payable | ||||
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(b) |
Prepare the journal entries to record payment of the note at maturity. (Use
360 days a year. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your
final answers to the nearest dollar amount. Omit the "$" sign in your
response)
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Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
July 14 | Interest expense | ||
Notes payable | |||
Cash | |||
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Explanation: 1.
Maturity date = May 15 + 60 days = July 14, 2011. |
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Calculation of Interest Expense |
Principal | $ | 160,000 | |
× Interest rate | 6 | % | |
× Fraction of year | 60/360 | ||
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Total interest | $ | 1,600 | |
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