The Journal Entry Used to Record the Issuance of a Discounted

question 32

Multiple Choice

The journal entry used to record the issuance of a discounted note for the purpose of borrowing funds for the business is

• A) debit Cash and Interest Expense; credit Notes Payable
• B) debit Cash and Interest Payable; credit Notes Payable
• C) debit Accounts Payable; credit Notes Payable
• D) debit Notes Payable; credit Cash

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Definitions:

Externalities

The cost or benefit that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit, often not reflected in market prices.

Market Power

The ability of a firm or group of firms to influence the price and production levels of a product or service in the market.

Market Failure

A scenario where the distribution of goods and services by an unregulated market fails to be effective, frequently causing a decrease in overall social welfare.

Communist Countries

Nations where the government controls most forms of economic activity and property is commonly owned.