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