Question

On January 1, 2021, Julee Enterprises borrows $39,000 to purchase a new Toyota Highlander by agreeing to a 6%, 4-year note with the bank. Payments of $915.92 are due at the end of each month with the first installment due on January 31, 2021. Record the issuance of the note payable and the first two monthly payments. (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

Answer 1

The answer

January 1.

Dr Cash $39,000

Cr Notes Payable $39,000

January 31

Dr Interest Expense $195

Dr Notes Payable $720.92

Cr Cash $915.92

February 28

Dr Interest Expense $191.40

Dr Notes Payable $724.52

Cr Cash $915.92

Step-by-step explanation:

Annual Interest on the notes is $2,340(6% of $39,000)

Monthly interest will therefore be $195($2,340 ÷12 months)

Notes payable is $720.92($915.92 - $195)

For second month

$39,000 - $720.92 =$38,279.08

($38,279.08 x 0.06) ÷ 12 = $191.40

January 1.

Dr Cash $39,000

Cr Notes Payable $39,000

January 31

Dr Interest Expense $195

Dr Notes Payable $720.92

Cr Cash $915.92

February 28

Dr Interest Expense $191.40

Dr Notes Payable $724.52

Cr Cash $915.92