(Entries for Zero-Interest-Bearing Debt) On January 1, 2014, Fisher Company makes the two following acquisitions. 1. Purchases land having a fair market value of $800,000 by issuing a 5-year, zero-interest-bearing promissory note in the face amount of $1,175,464. 2. Purchases equipment by issuing a 4%, 8-year promissory note having a maturity value of $350,000 (interest payable annually). The company has to pay 8% interest for funds from its bank. Instructions: A) Record the two journal entries that should be recorded by Fisher Company for the two purchases on January 1, 2014 B) Record the interest at the end of the first two years on both notes using the effective-interest method.
(Entries for Zero-Interest-Bearing Debt)
On January 1, 2014, Fisher Company makes the two following acquisitions.
1. Purchases land having a fair market value of $800,000 by issuing a 5-year, zero-interest-bearing promissory note in the face amount of $1,175,464.
2. Purchases equipment by issuing a 4%, 8-year promissory note having a maturity value of $350,000 (interest payable annually). The company has to pay 8% interest for funds from its bank.
Instructions:
A) Record the two
B) Record the interest at the end of the first two years on both notes using the effective-interest method.
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