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On July 1, Shady Creek Resort borrowed $400,000 cash by signing a 10-year, 9% installment note requiring equal payments each June 30 of $62,328. What is the journal entry to record the first annual payment

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Answer:

Journal Entry

Debit Credit

Interest Expense $36,000

Notes Payable $26,328

Cash $62,328

Workings

Interest portion for one year = 400,000 * 9% = $36,000

Total installment paid = $62,328

So, principal portion repaid = $62,328 - $36,000

= $26,328

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