Question

Interest income has been recorded during the year as interest payments have been received by Parnell. The Oracle bonds are currently valued on the financial market at $205 million.

Required:
Prepare the appropriate adjusting entry, if one is necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

Interest payments (Dr.) $20.5 million

Interest Interest Income (Cr.) $20.5 million

Explanation:

Adjusting entries are prepared when there is change in the transaction after it has been recorded or if the entry is recorded incorrectly. The change in the transaction may impact the financial statements so adjusting entries are prepared which correct the impact of transaction.