st-bearing note due in 4 years. Because the note was zero-interest-bearing, Sage Furniture agreed to sell furniture to this customer at lower than market price. A 9% rate of interest is normally charged on this type of loan. a - Prepare the journal entry to record this transaction.    b - Determine the amount of interest expense to report for 20

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On January 1, 2025, Sage Furniture borrowed $5,900,000 (face value) from Sinise Co., a major customer, through a zero-interest-bearing note due in 4 years. Because the note was zero-interest-bearing, Sage Furniture agreed to sell furniture to this customer at lower than market price. A 9% rate of interest is normally charged on this type of loan.

a - Prepare the journal entry to record this transaction.
 
 b - Determine the amount of interest expense to report for 2025. 

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a) Journal entry :

Date General Journal Dr. Cr.
1/1/2025 Cash $5900000  
  Discount on bond payable $1,720,263  
  Notes payable   $5900000
  Unearned revenue    $1,720,263
  (To record note)    

Calculation of PV of the note :

Face value of the note 5900000
PV factor at 9%,4  years 0.70843
PV of note 4,179,737
Discount on note payable (5,900,000-4,179,737) 1,720,263
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