Buyer accounting records to recognize purchase


Question 1: Bright Co. holds Park Co.’s $20,000, 120 day, 9% note.  The entry made by Bright Co. when the note is collected, assuming no interest has previously been accrued is:
       
Cash                            20,000
Notes Receivable          20,000
       
Accounts Receivable      20,600
Notes Receivable           20,000
Interest Revenue              600
   
Cash                           20,600
Notes Receivable          20,000
Interest Revenue              600

       
Accounts Receivable     20,600
Notes Revenue             20,000
Interest Revenue              600

Question 2: A building with an appraisal value of $137,000 is made available at an offer price of $142,000. The purchaser acquires the property for $30,000 in cash, a 90-day note payable for $40,000, and a mortgage amounting to $60,000. The cost basis recorded in the buyer's accounting records to recognize this purchase is _______.

  • $137,000
  • $142,000
  • $130,000
  • $100,000

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