On December 31, 2012, Ed Abbey Co. performed environmental consulting services for Hayduke Co. Hayduke was short of cash, and Abbey Co. agreed to accept a $291,500 zero-interest-bearing note due December 31, 2014, as payment in full. Hayduke is somewhat of a credit risk and typically borrows funds at a rate of 11%. Abbey is much more creditworthy and has various lines of credit at 6%.
Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction of December 31, 2012, for the Ed Abbey Co.
Assuming Ed Abbey Co.’s fiscal year-end is December 31, prepare the journal entry for December 31, 2013.
Assuming Ed Abbey Co.’s fiscal year-end is December 31, prepare the journal entry for December 31, 2014.