Masy's Department Store supported its operations through short-term note financing in 2020 described as follows: May 10
Question:
Masy's Department Store supported its operations through short-term note financing in 2020 described as follows:
May 10 The Company entered into a new credit agreement with certain financial institutions providing for revolving credit borrowings and letters of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed \(\$ 1.5\) million. Interest rates are adjustable.
Sep. 30 The Company borrowed \(\$ 500,000\) on the revolving credit line, payable in 6 months, at an interest rate of \(7.25 \%\), due upon maturity.
Nov. 30 Additional cash needed during peak holiday sale period was funded through the issuance of 60day. \(\$ 200,000\) commercial paper, discounted at \(4 \%\).
Jan. 29 Paid off the commercial paper debt on due date.
Mar. 31 Paid off the balance of \(\$ 500,000\) on the revolving credit line plus interest.
Required
Record the following journal entries, assuming a 360-day year for interest computations:
a. May 10 -Entering into credit line agreement.
b. September 30 -Issuance of \(\$ 500,000\) note payable.
c. November 30 -Issuance of \(\$ 200,000\) commercial paper. Compute the discount on note payable using 360 days as the base for prorating interest.
d. December 31-Adjusting entries.
e. January 29-Payment of \(\$ 200,000\) commercial paper.
f. March 31 - Payment of \(\$ 500,000\) note payable.
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Intermediate Accounting Volume 2
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