EBK ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
EBK ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781119411017
Author: Weygandt
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 9, Problem 15E

(a)

To determine

Promissory note:

Notes receivable can be defined as a written promissory note. It can also be referred to as a note required for collection of interest and is collected within a time period of 60 to 90 days. It is a result of sales transactions.

Promissory note gives the holder a stronger legal claim as compared to accounts receivable. It can easily be sold to another party and can be transferred to another party through endorsement, since they are negotiable instruments. A promissory note holder is also liable to earn interest.

To prepare: The journal entry to record the issuance of the note.

(b)

To determine

To prepare: The entry to record the dishonor of the note, considering that ML Company expects collection will occur.

(c)

To determine

To prepare: The entry to record the dishonor of the note, assuming that ML Company does not expect collection in the future.

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