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On January 15, 2018, Crane Company received a two-month, 9%, $8000 note from Wil

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Question

On January 15, 2018, Crane Company received a two-month, 9%, $8000 note from William Pentel for the settlement of his open account. The entry by Crane Company on March 15, 2018 if Pentel dishonors the note and collection is expected is:

A.   Accounts Receivable—W. Pentel 7880  
Interest Lost 120  
    Notes Receivable   8000
B. Bad Debt Expense 8120  
    Notes Receivable   8120
C. Accounts Receivable—W. Pentel 8120  
    Notes Receivable   8000
    Interest Revenue   120
D. Accounts Receivable—W. Pentel 8000  
    Notes Receivable   8000

Explanation / Answer

Answer is C

The entry by Crane Company on March 15, 2018 if Pentel dishonors the note and collection is expected is:

General Journal Debit Credit Accounts Receivable—W. Pentel $8,120 Notes Receivable $8,000 Interest Revenue($8,000 × 0.09 × 2/12) $120