Border Company Purchased A Truck That Cost $18,000
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3 Border Company purchased a truck that cost $18,000. The company signed a $18,000 note payable that specified four equal annual payments (at each year-end), each of which includes a payment on the principal and interest on the unpaid balance at 10% per annum. Required: A. Compute the amount of each equal payment (round to the nearest dollar). B. Give the entry to record the purchase of the truck. C. Give the entry to record the first annual payment on the note. D. Will the interest paid with the first annual payment be more or less than the interest paid with the second annual payment? Explain your answer.
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Introduction
When a company purchases a significant asset like a truck through a note payable, it must account for the asset and the liability accurately. This includes recording the purchase, recognizing depreciation, and properly accounting for periodic payments on the note. In this paper, we analyze Border Company's purchase of a truck valued at $18,000, financed through a four-year note payable at 10% interest, and address several accounting questions related to this transaction.
Computation of Equal Annual Payments
The first step involves calculating the equal annual payment on the $18,000 note payable over four years with an interest rate of 10%. This is a typical amortization problem, where each payment covers interest accrued on the outstanding balance and reduces the principal.
The formula for calculating the payment (PMT) for an amortizing loan is:
\[
PMT = P \times \frac{r(1 + r)^n}{(1 + r)^n - 1}
\]
where:
- \( P \) = principal = $18,000
- \( r \) = annual interest rate = 10% or 0.10
- \( n \) = number of payments = 4
Substituting the values:
\[
PMT = 18000 \times \frac{0.10(1 + 0.10)^4}{(1 + 0.10)^4 - 1}
\]
Calculate \( (1 + 0.10)^4 \):
\[
(1.10)^4 ≈ 1.4641
\]
Calculate numerator:
\[
0.10 \times 1.4641 ≈ 0.14641
\]
Calculate denominator:
\[
1.4641 - 1 = 0.4641
\]
Thus:
\[
PMT = 18000 \times \frac{0.14641}{0.4641} ≈ 18000 \times 0.3154 ≈ 5677
\]
Rounding to the nearest dollar, each annual payment is approximately $5,677.
Accounting Entries for the Purchase
When Border Company purchases the truck, the accounting entry recognizes the asset and the note payable:
- Debit "Truck" (Asset) for $18,000
- Credit "Notes Payable" (Liability) for $18,000
This entry reflects the acquisition of the truck and the obligation to pay the note.
Accounting Entry for the First Annual Payment
The first payment of approximately $5,677 comprises interest and principal repayment. To record this, first determine the interest portion:
Interest expense on the initial period:
\[
Interest = Principal \times Rate = 18000 \times 10\% = 1800
\]
Interest for the first year is $1,800. The rest of the payment reduces the principal:
Principal repayment:
\[
Principal = Payment - Interest = 5677 - 1800 = 3877
\]
The journal entry to record the payment:
- Debit "Notes Payable" for $3,877 (reducing the liability)
- Debit "Interest Expense" for $1,800
- Credit "Cash" for $5,677
Interest Payments: First vs. Second Year
Interest paid with the first payment is based on the initial principal of $18,000, so it is $1,800. After the first payment, the outstanding principal decreases to:
\[
Remaining Principal = 18000 - 3877 = 14,123
\]
In the second year, interest is calculated on this new balance:
\[
Interest = 14123 \times 10\% ≈ 1412
\]
Since the interest decreases as the principal reduces, the interest paid in the second year (approximately $1,412) will be less than in the first year ($1,800). Therefore, the interest paid with each subsequent payment decreases over time, typical of amortized loans.
Conclusion
The analysis reveals that the equal annual payment required to settle the note payable is approximately $5,677. The initial purchase is recorded by debiting the truck asset and crediting the notes payable. The first year's payment involves interest of $1,800 and a principal reduction of $3,877. As payments progress, the interest component gradually decreases because the principal balance diminishes, illustrating the typical amortization process. Accurately recording these transactions ensures that the company's financial statements reflect the true financial position and performance related to the asset acquisition and financing arrangement.
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