The following are selected 2017 transactions of Stellar Corporation. Sept. 1 Purchased inventory...

Question:

The following are selected 2017 transactions of Stellar Corporation.

Sept. 1 Purchased inventory from Encino Company on account for $58,800. Stellar records purchase gross and uses a periodic inventory system.
Oct. 1 Issued a $58,800, 12-month, 8% note to Encino in payment of the account.
Oct. 1 Borrowed $58,800 from the Shore Bank by signing a 12-month, zero-interest-bearing $61,760 note.

a. Prepare journal entries for the selected transactions above.

b. Prepare adjusting entries at December 31.

Adjusting Entries:

Adjusting entries are those journal entries which are made to correct the account balance or close a temporary account. Adjusting entries are usually made at the end of the accounting period.

Answer and Explanation: 1

Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer!

View this answer

Journal entry for transaction and the adjusting entries for interest expense are discount on note payable is shown below:

DateParticularsDebit ($)Cr...

See full answer below.


Learn more about this topic:

Loading...
Adjusting Entries: Definition, Types & Examples

from

Chapter 22 / Lesson 16
41K

Learn the definition of adjusting entries in accounting, and find examples. Explore the various types of adjusting journal entries, and examine how to do them.


Related to this Question

Explore our homework questions and answers library