Sara borrowed cash from bank by issuing a 90-day note with a $3,500 face amount. The note is discounted at 6% and issued on June 1, 2015.
a. Determine the proceeds of the note (round interest to the nearest whole dollar).
b. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the note.
c. Prepare the journal entry to record the payment of the note
a. Proceeds of the note
Proceeds of Note = Face Amount - Discount
=$3500 - ($3500 x 6% x 90 / 360)
=$3500 - $53
=$3447
b. Journal Entry to record issuance of note
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
Jun-01 | Cash | $3447 | |
Interest Expense | $53 | ||
Notes payable | $3500 |
c. Journal Entry to record the payment of note
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
Aug-29 | Notes Payable | $3500 | |
Cash | $3500 |
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