Admire County Bank agrees to lend Givens Brick Company $600,000 on January 1st. Givens Brick Company signs a $600,000, 8%, 9-month note. What entry should be made by Givens Brick Company on January 1st to record the proceeds and issuance of the note?

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19 January, 07:39

Admire County Bank agrees to lend Givens Brick Company $600,000 on January 1st. Givens Brick Company signs a $600,000, 8%, 9-month note. What entry should be made by Givens Brick Company on January 1st to record the proceeds and issuance of the note?

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Marlene · Answer 1

The journal entry for the issuance and the proceeds of the note is shown below:

Explanation:

Cash A/c ... Dr $600,000

Notes Payable A/c ... Cr $600,000

The givens company received a amount of $600,000 from the bank, so cash is increasing and increase in cash is debited. Therefore, the cash account is debited. Whereas, the cash against a note payable, which increases the liability and any increase in liability is credited. Therefore, notes payable is credited.