Intermediate Accounting Time Value of Money

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On December 31st, 2014 Abbey Co performed serices for Hardwick Co. Hardwick was short of cash and Abbey Co agreed to accept a $200,000 zero interest bearing note, due December 31, 2016, as payment in full. Hardwick is somewhat of a credit risk and borrows funds at a rate of 10%. Abbey is more credit worth and have various credit lines at 6%

1-prepare journal entry for transaction on December 31,2014 for Abbey Co

2- Assuming the fiscal year ends on 12/31, prepare journal entry for 12/31/15

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Explanation & Answer

This must be discounted to show the present value of the note. It's discounted at 10% because that's the required rate, and there are 2 periods.

Debit note receivable 165,289

Credit revenue 165,289

At the end of the next year 1 year of interest revenue is earned. 

Debit note rec 16,529

Credit int rev 16,529


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