What Is the Adjusting Entry to Record Interest for Elegant

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the adjusting entry to record interest for Elegant Company (the debtor) as of December 31 if Pristine Company (the holder of the note) receives a $29,000, 90-day, 12% note on December 10th from Elegant Company (debtor) ? (Use a 360-day year. Do not round any intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

• A) Debit to Interest Income of $870; credit to Interest Receivable of $870.
• B) Debit to Interest Payable of $203; credit to Interest Expense of $203.
• C) Debit to Interest Expense of $203; credit to Interest Payable of $203.
• D) Debit to Interest Receivable of $870; credit to Interest Income of $870.

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