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On March 1, the Garner Corporation borrowed $75,000 from the First Bank of Midlothian on a 1-year, 5% note.

Required: If the company keeps its records on a calendar year, what adjusting entry should Garner make on December 31?

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Answer:

Debit Interest expenses with $3,125; and Credit interest payable with $31,125.

Step-by-step explanation:

Total interest on note = $75,000 * 5% = $3,750

Interest for for 10 months March 1 - December 31 = $3,750 * (10/12) = $3,125.

The adjusting entry should Garner make on December 31 will be as follows:

Details Dr ($) Cr ($)

Interest expenses 3,125

Interest payable 31,125

To record interest payable on the First Bank of Midlothian note for the year.

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