Asked by Maurice Edwards on May 08, 2024

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Lemming makes an $18,750,120-day,8% cash loan to Notions Co.on November 1.Lemming's end-of-period adjusting entry on December 31 should be:

A) Debit Cash for $250; credit Notes Receivable $250.
B) Debit Interest Revenue $500; credit Notes Receivable $500.
C) Debit Interest Receivable $250; credit Interest Revenue $250.
D) Debit Interest Receivable $500; credit Interest Revenue $500.
E) Debit Notes Receivable $500; credit Interest Revenue $500.

Cash Loan

A financial agreement where a borrower receives a specific amount of cash from a lender and commits to repaying it over time, along with interest.

End-of-Period Adjusting Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update the accounts and ensure revenues and expenses are recorded in the appropriate period.

Interest Revenue

Income earned from lending investments or extending credit, typically expressed in monetary terms.

  • Determine the ultimate value of notes receivable and log the earnings from interest.
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kimberly boudreauxMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The interest for the loan can be calculated using the formula: Principal * Rate * Time = Interest. Here, the principal is $18,750, the annual interest rate is 8%, and the time is 60 days (from November 1 to December 31, assuming a 360-day year for simplicity). The calculation is $18,750 * 8% * (60/360) = $250. This interest has been earned by December 31 but not yet received, so it should be recorded as Interest Receivable (an asset) and Interest Revenue (to recognize the earned income). Hence, the correct entry is to debit Interest Receivable and credit Interest Revenue for $250.