Question

In its 20X3 financial statements, Cris Co. reported interest expense of $85,000 in its income statement and cash paid for interest of $68,000 in its cash flow statement. There was no prepaid interest or interest capitalization either at the beginning or end of 20X3. Accrued interest at December 31, 20X2, was $15,000. What amount should Cris report as accrued interest payable in its December 31, 20X3, balance sheet

Answer 1

$32,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for the amount of accrued interest payable that should be reported

Using this formula

Accrued interest payable=Interest expenses- (Cash paid for interest -Accrued interest )

Let plug in the formula

Accrued interest payable=$85,000-($68,000-$15,000)

Accrued interest payable=$85,000-$53,000

Accrued interest payable=$32,000

Therefore the amount of accrued interest payable that should be reported will be $32,000