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Chapter 13: Question 3BE (page 692)

BE13-3 (L01) Takemoto Corporation borrowed \(60,000 on November 1, 2017, by signing a \)61,350, 3-month, zero-interest bearing note. Prepare Takemoto’s November 1, 2017, entry; the December 31, 2017, annual adjusting entry; and the February 1, 2018, entry.

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The amount of discount on notes payable is $1,350.

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01

Meaning of Notes Payable

Notes payable is a negotiable instrument. It is used by borrowers to borrow money by promising the lender to pay the borrowed amount on a specific date. The nature of notes payable as a current liability or non-current liability depends on the maturity period.

02

Journal Entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

November 1, 2017

Cash

$60,000

Discount on Notes Payable

$1,350

Notes Payable

$61,350

December 31, 2017

Interest Expenses

$900

Discount on Notes Payable ($1,350 x 2/3)

$900

February 1, 2018

Interest expenses

$450

Discount on Notes Payable

$450

February 1, 2018

Notes Payable

$61,350

Cash

$61,350

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