The Journal Entry a Company Records for the Payment of Interest

question 87

Multiple Choice

The journal entry a company records for the payment of interest, interest expense, and amortization of bond discount is

• A) debit Interest Expense, credit Cash and Discount on Bonds Payable
• B) debit Interest Expense, credit Cash
• C) debit Interest Expense and Discount on Bonds Payable, credit Cash
• D) debit Interest Expense, credit Interest Payable and Discount on Bonds Payable

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Definitions:

Expenses Paid

Refers to the outflow of cash or other valuable assets from a person or company to another entity in exchange for goods or services.

Assets

Resources owned or controlled by a business from which future economic benefits are expected.

Salaries Expense

The total amount spent by a business on salaries for its employees during a specific period, typically reported on the income statement.

Service Fees Earned

Income recognized by a company for services it has provided to clients.