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Alexa Corp. is preparing its balance sheet at December 31, 2020. The 7 items listed below are under consideration. For each of the items described, determine the amount(s) to be recognized on the balance sheet and classify each amount as one of the following: (a) current assets, (b) investments, (c) property, plant, and equipment, (d) other assets, (e) current liabilities, or (f) long-term liabilities. More than one amount may apply to an item. Round amounts to the nearest dollar

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1. Note payable, long term, $120,000 originating on December 31, 2020. This note will be paid in installments. The first installment of $15,000 is to be paid August 1, 2021.

2. Bonds payable, 5%, $300,000 at December 31, 2020. Annual interest on the bond is paid on January 1, 2021.

3. Bond sinking fund, $60,000; this fund is being accumulated to retire the bonds at maturity.

4. Rent paid in advance for the first quarter of 2021 on a short-term lease, $9,000.

5. Accounts payable, $21,000, due to suppliers in terms ranging from 30 to 60 days.

6. A 3-year, 8%, $60,000 note payable to bank originating on November 1, 2020, requires quarterly interest payments.

7. Year-end bonuses, based upon 2020 reported net income, are estimated to be $45,000 and are payable March 15, 2021.

Answer:

Alexa Corp.

Amount to be recognized on the balance sheet of December 31, 2020 with proper classification:

(a) current assets,

Prepaid Rent $9,000

(b) investments,

Bond sinking fund, $60,000

(c) property, plant, and equipment,

N/A

(d) other assets,

N/A

(e) current liabilities,

Note payable, short-term $15,000

Accounts payable, $21,000

Interest payable $800

Bonuses payable $45,000

(f) long-term liabilities

Note payable, long term, $105,000

Bonds payable, 5%, $300,000

8% Note payable, long-term $60,000

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

1. Note payable, long term, $105,000 Note payable, short-term $15,000

2. Bonds payable, 5%, $300,000 (Long-term)

3. Bond sinking fund, $60,000 (long-term)

4. Prepaid Rent $9,000

5. Accounts payable, $21,000 (short-term)

6. 8% Note payable, long-term $60,000 Interest payable $800 ($60,000 * 8% * 2/12)

7. Bonuses payable $45,000 (short-term)

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