Question

Entries for Notes Payable A business issued a 60-day, 10% note for $96,000 to a creditor on account. Journalize the entries to record (a) the issuance of the note and (b) the payment of the note at maturity, including interest. Assume a 360-day year. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. If required, round yours answers to whole dollar.

Answer 1

Business A

Journal Entries:

Debit Accounts Payable $96,000

Credit 10% Notes Payable $96,000

To record the issuance of a 60-day, 10% note to a creditor on account.

Debit 10% Notes Payable $96,000

Debit Interest Expense $1,600

Credit Cash $97,600

To record the payment of the note at maturing, including interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

Accounts Payable $96,000

10% Notes Payable $96,000

10% Notes Payable $96,000

Interest Expense $1,600

Cash $97,600