Lyrtricks Ltd., which has a December 31 year end, had the following transactions in December 2020 and
Question:
Lyrtricks Ltd., which has a December 31 year end, had the following transactions in December 2020 and January 2021:
2020
Dec. 1 The company borrowed $100,000 from a bank on a five-year loan payable. The terms of the loan stipulate that Lyrtricks must repay 1/5 of the principal every November 30 plus the interest accrued to that date. The loan bears interest at 9% per annum.
Dec. 31 Recorded employee wages for December. The wages earned by employees amounted to $10,000, and the company withheld CPP of $576, EI of $486, and income taxes of $2,200. Lyrtricks’ employer contributions were $576 for CPP and $680 for EI.
Dec. 31 Recorded the adjusting entry to record the interest incurred on the bank loan during December.
Dec. 31 Recorded the entry to reclassify the current portion of the bank loan.
2021
Jan. 2 Paid the wages recorded on December 31.
Jan. 15 Made the remittance to the government related to the December 31 payroll.
Required
Prepare all necessary journal entries related to the above transactions.
Step by Step Answer:
Understanding Financial Accounting
ISBN: 9781119406921
2nd Canadian Edition
Authors: Christopher D. Burnley