Discuss the liability section of the balance sheet


Carmen began operations in 2013. The following selected transactions occurred from September 2013 through March 2014. Carmen's fiscal year ends on December 31. 2013:

(a.) On September 5, Carmen opened a checking account and negotiated a short-term line of credit of up to $10,000,000 at 10% interest. The company is not required to pay any commitment fees.

(b.) On October 1, Carmen borrowed $8,000,000 cash and issued a 5-month promissory note with 10% interest payable at maturity.

(c.) Carmen received $3,000 of refundable deposits in December for reusable containers.

(d.) For the September through December period, sales totaled $5,000,000. The state sales tax rate is 4% and 75% of sales are subject to sales tax.

(e.) Carmen recorded accrued interest. 2014:

(f.) Carmen paid the promissory note on the March 1 due date.

(g.) Half of the storage containers are returned in March, with the other half expected to be returned over the next 6 months.

Required:

1. Prepare the appropriate journal entries for the 2013 transactions.

2. Prepare the liability section of the balance sheet at December 31, 2013, based on the data supplied.

3. Prepare the appropriate journal entries for the 2014 transactions.

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