The following selected transactions relate to liabilities of Food Emporium whose
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The following selected transactions relate to liabilities of Food Emporium whose fiscal year ends on December 31. January 26 Negotiated a line of credit with City Bank that can De renewed annually upon bank approval. The amount available under the line of credit is $3 60 million at the bank's prime rate. March 1 Arranged a six-month bank loan of $480,000 with City Bank under the line of credit agreement Interest at the prime rate of 9% is payable at maturity September 1 Paid the 9% note at maturity. Record the appropriate entries, if any. on January 26. March 1, and September 1 (Enter your answers in dollars, not in millions. Do not round intermediate calculations. If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) Negotiated a line of credit with City Bank that can be renewed annually upon bank approval. The amount available under the line of credit is $3.60 million at the bank's prime rate.Explanation / Answer
The transaction of Jan 26 is only a negotiation dependent on bank approval, and is a contingent event. It is not a transaction and should not be recorded.
(March 1)
DR Cash $480,000
Short-term loan payable $480,000
(To record short term loan availed from bank)
(Sept 1)
DR Short-term notes payable $480,000
DR Interest on short-term loan $21,600**
Cash 501,600
(To record repayment of short term loan with interest)
**Interest on loan for 6 months = $480,000 x 9% x (6/12) = $21,600