Question

Assume that Jones Company made a payment on a mortgage. It included $100 of principal and $150 of interest. What would the journal entry be to record the payment?

Answer 1

the journal entry be to record the payment

Debit : Interest expense $150

Debit : Mortgage Payable $100

Credit : Cash $250

Step-by-step explanation:

When a payment for mortgage is made, we recognize the interest expense that accrues and also derecognize the part of capital repayment made for the mortgage. That means Mortgage Payable decreases, Interest expense increases and Cash account decreases with the to total of interest and principle.