Selkirk Company obtained a $16,000 note receivable from a customer on January 1, 2024. The note, along with interest at 12%, is due on July 1, 2024. On February 28, 2024, Selkirk discounted the note at Unionville Bank. The bank’s discount rate is 15%. Required: Prepare the journal entries required on February 28, 2024, to accrue interest and to record the discounting for Selkirk. Assume that the discounting is accounted for as a sale.

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Selkirk Company obtained a $16,000 note receivable from a customer on January 1, 2024. The note, along with interest at 12%, is due on July 1, 2024. On February 28, 2024, Selkirk discounted the note at Unionville Bank. The bank’s discount rate is 15%.

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Prepare the journal entries required on February 28, 2024, to accrue interest and to record the discounting for Selkirk. Assume that the discounting is accounted for as a sale.

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