EX 11-4 Entries for notes payable
A business issued a 45-day, 6% note for $80,000 to a creditor on account. Journalize the entries to record (a) the issuance of the note and (b) the payment of the note at maturity, including interest.
Answer:

a. Accounts Payable.......................................................... 80,000 Notes Payable........................................................... 80,000 b. Notes Payable................................................................ 80,000 Interest Expense............................................................ 600* Cash .......................................................................... 80,600 *$80,000 × 6% × 45/360
Answer:

a. Accounts Payable.......................................................... 80,000 Notes Payable........................................................... 80,000 b. Notes Payable................................................................ 80,000 Interest Expense............................................................ 600* Cash .......................................................................... 80,600 *$80,000 × 6% × 45/360