On December 31, 2020, Ayayai Co. performed environmental consulting services for Hayduke Co. Hayduke was short of cash, and Ayayai Co. agreed to accept a $296,600 zero-interest-bearing note due December 31, 2022, as payment in full. Hayduke is somewhat of a credit risk and typically borrows funds at a rate of 12%. Ayayai is much more creditworthy and has various lines of credit at 6%. 1.) Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction of December 31, 2020, for the Ed Abbey Co.
2.) Assuming Ed Abbey Co.’s fiscal year-end is December 31, prepare the journal entry for December 31, 2021.
3.) Assuming Ed Abbey Co.’s fiscal year-end is December 31, prepare the journal entry for December 31, 2022.

Ed Abbey Co. (Ayayai Co.)

Journal Entries:

1. December 31, 2020:

Debit Accounts receivable $296,600

Credit Consulting revenue $296,600

To record consulting services performed on account.

December 31, 2020:

Debit Notes receivable $296,600

Credit Accounts receivable $296,600

To record the acceptance of notes.

December 31, 2021:

Debit Interest receivable $35,592

Credit Interest revenue $35,592

To accrue interest on notes receivable.

December 31, 2022:

Debit Interest receivable $35,592

Credit  Interest revenue $35,592

To accrue interest on notes receivable.

Debit Cash $367,784

Credit Notes receivable $296,600

Credit Interest receivable $35,592

To record the full settlement of principal and interests.

Explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

December 31, 2020: Accounts receivable $296,600 Consulting revenue $296,600

December 31, 2020: Notes receivable $296,600 Accounts receivable $296,600

December 31, 2021:

Interest receivable $35,592 Interest revenue $35,592

December 31, 2022:

Interest receivable $35,592 Interest revenue $35,592

Cash $332,192 Notes receivable $296,600 Interest receivable $35,592

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