Buyers 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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