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Chapter 7: Question 16Q (page 362)

What is “imputed interest”? In what situations is it necessary to impute an interest rate for notes receivable? What are the considerations in imputing an appropriate interest rate?

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Theestimated interest rate that is different from the established rate is known as the imputed interest rate. The imputed interest rate for note receivables is under three situations, and it is estimated using the interest rate for similar securities.

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01

Definition of Market Interest Rate

The interest rate offered by the market for any kind of cash deposit is known as the market interest rate. It is decided by considering various macroeconomic factors.

02

Imputed Interest 

The imputed interest rate used for a specific situation or a debt different from the established or specified interest rate is known as the imputed interest rate. It is the outcome of the estimate made by the business entity.

Interest rate is imputed for a note receivable in the following conditions:

1. There doesn’t exist an interest rate for note.

2. The interest rate stated for a note is not reasonable.

3. The face amount of note receivable is different from the current price.

In determining the imputed interest rate, consideration must be given to the interest rates prevailing in the market for similar securities.

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When is the financial components approach to recording the transfers of receivables used? When should a transfer of receivables be recorded as a sale?

(Bank Reconciliation and Adjusting Entries) Presented below is information related to Haselhof Inc. Balance per books at October 31, \(41,847.85; receipts \)173,523.91; disbursements \(164,893.54. Balance per bank statement November 30, \)56,274.20.

The following checks were outstanding at November 30.

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Instructions

(a) Prepare a bank reconciliation (to the correct balance) at November 30, for Haselhof Inc. from the information above.

(b) Prepare any journal entries required to adjust the cash account at November 30.

(Expected Cash Flows) On December 31, 2017, Conchita Martinez Company signed a \(1,000,000 note to Sauk City Bank. The market interest rate at that time was 12%. The stated interest rate on the note was 10%, payable annually. The note matures in 5 years. Unfortunately, because of lower sales, Conchita Martinez’s financial situation worsened. On December 31, 2019, Sauk City Bank determined that it was probable that the company would pay back only \)600,000 of the principal at maturity. However, it was considered likely that interest would continue to be paid, based on the $1,000,000 loan.

Instructions

(a) Determine the amount of cash Conchita Martinez received from the loan on December 31, 2017.

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Part 1: On July 1, 2017, Wallace Company, a calendar-year company, sold special-order merchandise on credit and received in return an interest-bearing note receivable from the customer. Wallace Company will receive interest at the prevailing rate for a note of this type. Both the principal and interest are due in one lump sum on June 30, 2018.

Instructions

When should Wallace Company report interest revenue from the note receivable? Discuss the rationale for your answer.

Part 2: On December 31, 2017, Wallace Company had significant amounts of accounts receivable as a result of credit sales to its customers. Wallace uses the allowance method based on credit sales to estimate bad debts. Past experience indicates a reliable estimate of uncollectible accounts can be developed based on an aging analysis of receivable balances. This pattern is expected to continue.

Instructions

(a) Discuss the rationale for using the allowance method based on the balance in the trade receivables accounts.

(b) How should Wallace Company report the allowance for doubtful accounts on its balance sheet at December 31, 2017? Also, describe the alternatives, if any, for presentation of bad debt expense in Wallace Company’s 2017 income statement.

(Transfer of Receivables without Recourse) JFK Corp. factored $300,000 of accounts receivable with LBJ Finance Corporation on a without recourse basis on July 1, 2017. The receivables records are transferred to LBJ Finance, which will receive the collections. LBJ Finance assesses a finance charge of 1½% of the amount of accounts receivable and retains an amount equal to 4% of accounts receivable to cover sales discounts, returns, and allowances. The transaction is to be recorded as a sale.

Instructions

(a) Prepare the journal entry on July 1, 2017, for JFK Corp. to record the sale of receivables without recourse.

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