On October 1, 2015, Attra Inc. borrows $216,000 on a three-year note that requires the 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:

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On October 1, 2015, Attra Inc. borrows $216,000 on a three-year note that requires the 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:

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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

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