
(a)
Introduction:
When a company borrows money, a formal agreement for repayment of money and stated rate of interest is signed. This is regarded as “Note” or “Notes Payable”.
To record:

Answer to Problem 94PSA
Journal Entry for issuance of Notes at discount
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
1st January 2020 | Cash Dr. Discount on Notes Payable Dr. Notes Payable |
792,800 7,200 |
800,000 |
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Issued note of $800,000 for 10years 9.75% note on 1stJanuary 2020 for $792,800 (interest paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31).
The face value of Notes issued is recorded as notes payable and any premium or discount on issue of notes is recorded in separate “Premium on Notes Payable” or “Discount on Notes Payable” account whereas in case of issuance of notes at par it is a regular journal entry where cash (asset) increased along with Notes Payable (long term liability).
Journal Entry for issuance of Notes at discount
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
1stJanuary 2020 | Cash Dr. Discount on Notes Payable Dr. Notes Payable |
792,800 7,200 |
800,000 |
(b)
Introduction:
When a company borrows money, a formal agreement for repayment of money and stated rate of interest is signed. This is regarded as “Note” or “Notes Payable”.
To record:

Answer to Problem 94PSA
Adjusting Journal Entry on 30th June 2020
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
30th June 2020 |
Interest Expense Dr. Cash Discount on Notes Payable |
39,360 | 39,000 360 |
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Issued note of $800,000 for 10years 9.75% note on 1st January 2020 for $792,800 (interest paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31).
The borrower is entitled to pay interest periodically, unless stated otherwise.
As per the question, the principal and interest are payable semi-annually on 30th June and 31stDecember.
Adjusting Journal Entry on 30th June 2020
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
30th June 2020 |
Interest Expense Dr. Cash Discount on Notes Payable |
39,360 | 39,000 360 |
Interest Payment (semi-annual) =
Interest Payment (semi-annual) =
Interest Payment (semi-annual) = $39,000
Discount Amortization =
Discount Amortization = $360
Interest Expense = Interest Payment (semi-annual) + Discount Amortization
Interest Expense = $39,000 + $360
Interest Expense = $39,360.
(c)
Introduction:
When a company borrows money, a formal agreement for repayment of money and stated rate of interest is signed. This is regarded as “Note” or “Notes Payable”.
To record:
Adjusting Journal entry on 31st December 2020.

Answer to Problem 94PSA
Adjusting Journal Entry on 31st December 2020
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
31stDecember 2020 |
Interest Expense Dr. Cash Discount on Notes Payable |
39,360 | 39,000 360 |
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Issued note of $800,000 for 10years 9.75% note on 1st January 2020 for $792,800 (interest paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31).
The borrower is entitled to pay interest periodically, unless stated otherwise.
As per the question, the principal and interest are payable semi-annually on 30th June and 31st December.
Adjusting Journal Entry on 31st December 2020
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
31stDecember 2020 |
Interest Expense Dr. Cash Discount on Notes Payable |
39,360 | 39,000 360 |
Interest Payment (semi-annual) =
Interest Payment (semi-annual) =
Interest Payment (semi-annual) = $39,000
Discount Amortization =
Discount Amortization = $360
Interest Expense = Interest Payment (semi-annual) + Discount Amortization
Interest Expense = $39,000 + $360
Interest Expense = $39,360.
(d)
Introduction:
When a company borrows money, a formal agreement for repayment of money and stated rate of interest is signed. This is regarded as “Note” or “Notes Payable”.
To evaluate:
Carrying amount of these Notes on 31st December 2024.

Answer to Problem 94PSA
Liability in
Liability | Sub-total ($) | Total ($) |
Discount on Notes payable (until 31st December 2023) (+) Discount on Notes payable for year 2024 Total Discount on Notes payable |
2,880 720 |
3,600 |
Notes Payable Total Long-termLiability |
792,800 | 792,800 |
Total Liability | - | 796,400 |
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Issued note of $800,000 for 10years 9.75% note on 1st January 2020 for $792,800 (interest paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31).
The borrower is entitled to pay interest periodically, unless stated otherwise.
As per the question, the principal and interest are payable semi-annually on 30th June and 31st December.
Discount Amortization = $360
Discount on Amortization for 10 periods (i.e. 5 years) =
Discount on Amortization for 10 periods (i.e. 5 years) = $3,600
This will increase “Discount on Notes payable” in the balance sheet.
So, Discount on Notes payable (until 31st December 2023) =
Discount on Notes payable (until 31st December 2023) = $2,880
Besides, the money borrowed against note is repayable on maturity. Hence, Notes Payable value will remain unchanged.
Liability | Sub-total ($) | Total ($) |
Discount on Notes payable (until 31st December 2023) (+) Discount on Notes payable for year 2024 Total Discount on Notes payable |
2,880 720 |
3,600 |
Notes Payable Total Long term Liability |
792,800 | 792,800 |
Total Liability | - | 796,400 |
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