The Journal Entry for Accrued Interest on a Note Payable

question 72

Multiple Choice

The journal entry for accrued interest on a note payable includes ________.

• A) a debit to Interest Expense and credit to Cash
• B) a debit to Interest Expense and credit to Interest Payable
• C) a debit to Interest Payable and credit to Cash
• D) a credit to Interest Expense and debit to Notes Payable

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Definitions:

Translation Risk

The gain or loss on the value of assets and liabilities held in another country that results from variation in exchange rates. Generally relatively meaningless as long as the foreign operation is not liquidated or sold. Therefore not generally taxable.

Consolidated Income Statements

A financial statement that aggregates the income statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries to show the total earnings and financial performance of the entire group.

Protectionism Law

Legislation intended to protect domestic industries from foreign competition through tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions.

Importation

The process of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for the purpose of selling.