On June 30, 2018, the Esquire Company sold some merchandise to a customer for $48,000. In payment, Esquire agreed to accept a 9% note requiring the payment of interest and principal on March 31, 2019. The 9% rate is appropriate in this situation. Required: 1. Prepare journal entries to record the sale of merchandise (omit any entry that might be required for the cost of the goods sold), the December 31, 2018 interest accrual, and the March 31, 2019 collection. 2. If the December 31 adjusting entry for the interest accrual is not prepared, by how much will income before income taxes be over-or understated in 2018 and 2019

Esquire Company

1. Journal Entries

June 30, 2018:

Debit 9% Notes Receivable $48,000

Credit Sales Revenue $48,000

To record the sale of goods on account.

December 31, 2018:

Debit Interest Receivable $2,160

Credit Interest Revenue $2,160

To accrue interest revenue ($48,000 * 9% * 6/12).

March 31, 2019:

Debit Interest Receivable $1,080

Credit Interest Revenue $1,080

To accrue interest revenue  ($48,000 * 9% * 3/12).

March 31, 2019:

Debit Cash $51,240

Credit Notes Receivable $48,000

Credit Interest Receivable $3,240

To record the collection of cash for goods and accruing interest.

2. If the December 31 adjusting entry for the interest accrual is not prepared, income before income taxes will be understated in 2018 and overstated in 2019 by $2,160.

Explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

June 30, 2018: 9% Notes Receivable $48,000 Sales Revenue $48,000

December 31, 2018: Interest Receivable $2,160 Interest Revenue $2,160

March 31, 2019: Interest Receivable $1,080 Interest Revenue $1,080

March 31, 2019: Cash $51,240 Notes Receivable $48,000 Interest Receivable $3,240