Question

Wishbone Company issued $700,000 of 9%, 10-year bonds on January 1, 2022 at face value. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Prepare the adjusting journal entry to be recorded by Wishbone Company on December 31, 2022.

Answer 1

Answer:

Interest Expense $63,000

Interest Payable $63,000

Explanation:

$700,000 X 9% = $63,000 which is the annual interest expense that they will incur each year. Because it isn't paid until January 1st, it is rolled into the Interest Payable account.