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  • Apr 15, 2006, 06:37 PM
    SPHI
    2 accounting problems
    Hi,
    I need help on these two problems and would greatly appreciate anyone’s help.

    1. Mexico Supply Co. has the following transactions related to notes receivable during the last 2 months of 2005.

    Nov. 1 Loaned $18,000 cash to Norma Hanson on a 1-year, 10% note.
    Dec. 11 Sold goods to John Countryman, Inc. receiving a $6,750, 90-day, 8% note.
    Dec. 16 Received a $4,000, 6-month, 9% note in exchange for Bob Shabo's outstanding accounts receivable.
    Dec. 31 Accrued interest revenue on all notes receivable.


    Dec. 31 Dr. Interest Receivable = ?
    Cr. Interest Revenue = ?

    This is what I’ve done so far:
    Nov. 1 interest = $18,000 * 0.1 * 2/12 = $300
    Dec. 11 interest = $6,750 * 0.08 * 2/12 = $90
    Dec. 16 interest = $4,000 * 0.09 * 2/12 = $60
    Interest on Dec. 31 = $300 + $90 + $60 = $450 Is this correct?

    I also have to record the collection of the Hanson note at its maturity in 2006. Is the following correct?

    Dr. Cash $19,800
    Cr. Interest receivable $1,500
    Cr. Interest revenue $300
    Cr. Notes receivable $1,800


    2. Solo Company purchased a new machine on October 1, 2005, at a cost of $96,000. The company estimated that the machine will have a salvage value of $12,000. The machine is expected to be used for 10,000 working hours during its 5-year life.

    Compute the depreciation expense under the following methods for the year indicated.
    (a) Straight-line for 2005.
    (b) Declining-balance using double the straight-line rate for 2005 and 2006.

    This is what I’ve done so far:
    (a) $96,000 - $12,000 = $84,000
    $84,000 / 5 = $16,800
    $16,800 * 3/12 = $4200 Is this correct?

    (b) 2005
    $96,000 * 0.4 * 3/12 = $9600 Is this correct?

    2006
    Find the book value = $96,000 - $9600 = $86,400
    $86,400 * 0.4 = $34,560 Is this correct?


    Thank you very much.

    SPHI
  • Jul 29, 2008, 11:13 AM
    willbe4
    Hi, I have a question about accounting adjustments.
    If a company has already accumulated 25000 in depreciation and I have addition 12500 would I add to the old balance? And how would I post the balance?

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