Savannah Corp. sold property in exchange for a six-year note that has a maturity value of $40,250 and no stated interest rate. The property originally cost Savannah $29,000. Assuming that a market interest rate of 9% is known, prepare the journal entry to record the sale of this property.
In this case, the proceeds from the sale are equal to the present value of the note.
Note amount | 40250 | ||||||
Multiply: PVF at n= 6, I = 9% | 0.596267 | ||||||
Present value of note /Sale value of asset | 24000 | ||||||
Cost of asset | 29000 | ||||||
Loss on sale of assets | 5000 | ||||||
Journal entry | |||||||
S.no. | Accounts title and explanations | Debit $ | Credit $ | ||||
a. | Note receivable | 40250 | |||||
Loss on sale of assets | 5000 | ||||||
Land property account | 29000 | ||||||
Discount on note receivable (40250-24000) | 16250 | ||||||
(for sale of property ) | |||||||
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