Question

On July 1, 2019, Stacy Company signed a $140,000, one-year, 6 percent note payable. The principal and interest will be paid on June 30, 2020. How much interest expense should be reported on the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2019

Answer 1

Stacy Company

The amount of interest expense that should be reported on the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2019 is:

= $4,200.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

6% Notes Payable = $140,000

Date of issuance = July 1, 2019

Interest rate per annum = 6%

Total interest expense for the one year = $8,400 ($140,000 * 6%)

Interest expense for the half-year = $4,200 ($140,000 * 6% * 1/2)

b) Therefore, the cash payment on June 30, 2020 will amount to $148,400 ($140,000 + $8,400)