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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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GROUPWORK (Income Effects of Receivables Transactions) Sandburg Company requires additional cash for its business. Sandburg has decided to use its accounts receivable to raise the additional cash and has asked you to determine the income statement effects of the following contemplated transactions.

1. On July 1, 2017, Sandburg assigned \(400,000 of accounts receivable to Keller Finance Company. Sandburg received an advance from Keller of 80% of the assigned accounts receivable less a commission of 3% on the advance. Prior to December 31, 2017, Sandburg collected \)220,000 on the assigned accounts receivable, and remitted \(232,720 to Keller, \)12,720 of which represented interest on the advance from Keller.

2. On December 1, 2017, Sandburg sold \(300,000 of net accounts receivable to Wunsch Company for \)270,000. The receivables were sold outright on a without recourse basis.

3. On December 31, 2017, an advance of \(120,000 was received from First Bank by pledging \)160,000 of Sandburg’s accounts receivable. Sandburg’s first payment to First Bank is due on January 30, 2018.

Instructions

Prepare a schedule showing the income statement effects for the year ended December 31, 2017, as a result of the above facts.

Use the information in BE7-10 for Wood. Assume that the receivables are sold with recourse. Prepare the journal entry for Wood to record the sale, assuming that the recourse liability has a fair value of $7,500.

(Notes Receivable with Unrealistic Interest Rate) On December 31, 2015, Ed Abbey Co. performed environmental consulting services for Hayduke Co. Hayduke was short of cash, and Abbey Co. agreed to accept a $200,000 zero-interest-bearing note due December 31, 2017, as payment in full. Hayduke is somewhat of a credit risk and typically borrows funds at a rate of 10%. Abbey is much more creditworthy and has various lines of credit at 6%.

Instructions

(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction of December 31, 2015, for the Ed Abbey Co.

(b) Assuming Ed Abbey Co.’s fiscal year-end is December 31, prepare the journal entry for December 31, 2016.

(c) Assuming Ed Abbey Co.’s fiscal year-end is December 31, prepare the journal entry for December 31, 2017.

Presented below are a number of independent situations.

Instructions

For each individual situation, determine the amount that should be reported as cash. If the item(s) is not reported as cash, explain the rationale.

1. Checking account balance \(925,000; certificate of deposit \)1,400,000; cash advance to subsidiary of \(980,000; utility deposit paid to gas company \)180.

2. Checking account balance \(600,000; an overdraft in special checking account at same bank as normal checking account of \)17,000; cash held in a bond sinking fund \(200,000; petty cash fund \)300; coins and currency on hand \(1,350.

3. Checking account balance \)590,000; postdated check from customer \(11,000; cash restricted due to maintaining compensating balance requirement of \)100,000; certified check from customer \(9,800; postage stamps on hand \)620.

4. Checking account balance at bank \(37,000; money market balance at mutual fund (has checking privileges) \)48,000; NSF check received from customer \(800.

5. Checking account balance \)700,000; cash restricted for future plant expansion \(500,000; short-term Treasury bills \)180,000; cash advance received from customer \(900 (not included in checking account balance); cash advance of \)7,000 to company executive, payable on demand; refundable deposit of $26,000 paid to federal government to guarantee performance on construction contract.

On June 3, Arnold Company sold to Chester Company merchandise having a sale price of \(3,000 with terms of 2/10, n/60, f.o.b. shipping point. An invoice totaling \)90, terms n/30, was received by Chester on June 8 from John Booth Transport Service for the freight cost. On June 12, the company received a check for the balance due from Chester Company

Instructions

(a) Prepare journal entries on the Arnold Company books to record all the events noted above under each of the following bases.

(1) Sales and receivables are entered at gross selling price.

(2) Sales and receivables are entered at net of cash discounts.

(b) Prepare the journal entry under basis 2, assuming that Chester Company did not remit payment until July 29.
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