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15 August, 12:06

On May 1 comma 2019 , Jasper Company purchased inventory costing $ 87 comma 000 by signing a 10 %, nine-month, short-term note payable. Jasper will pay the entire note (principal and interest) on the note's maturity date. Journalize the company's (a) purchase of inventory; and (b) accrual of interest on the note payable on November 31 comma 2019. (Record debits first, then credits. Exclude explanations from any journal entries.)

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  1. 15 August, 12:54
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    The Journal entries are as follows:

    (i) On May 1, 2019

    Inventory A/c Dr. $87,000

    To Notes payable $87,000

    (To record purchase of inventory)

    (ii) On Nov 31, 2019

    Interest Expense A/c Dr. $5,075

    To Interest payable $5,075

    (To record the Accrued the interest.)

    Workings:

    May to Nov = 7 months

    Therefore,

    Interest Expense = 87,000 * 10% * 7:12

    = $5,075
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