Newton Company has the following accounts in its general ledger at July 31: Accounts
Receivable $40,000 and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $2,500. During August, the
following transactions occurred.
Oct. 15 Sold $15,000 of accounts receivable to Fast Factors, Inc. who assesses a 3%
finance charge.
25 Made sales of $800 on VISA credit cards. The credit card service charge is 2%.
Instructions
Journalize the transactions.
Answer:
A mortgage note payable with a fixed interest rate requires the borrower to make
installment payments over the term of the loan. Each installment payment includes
interest on the unpaid balance of the loan and a payment on the principal. With each
installment payment, indicate the effect on the portion allocated to interest expense and
the portion allocated to principal.