we have been provided with the following information
On October 1, 2015, Attra Inc. borrows $216,000 on a three-year note
company to pay 6% interest on March 31 and September 30. ,
On December 31, 2015, the adjusting entry to accrue interest on the note should debit
Interest that has occurred, but has not been paid as of a balance sheet date, is referred to as accrued interest. Under the accrual basis of accounting, the amount that has occurred but is unpaid should be recorded with a debit to Interest Expense and a credit to the current liability Interest Payable.
So entry will be as follow
Date | Particular | Debit | Credit |
December 31, 2015 | Interest Expenses
(216,000*6%*3/12) |
$ 3,240 | |
To interest Payable | $ 3,240 |