Answer:
The correct answer is: Debit Interest expense $750; Credit Interest Payable $750, unfortunately, none of the options provided is correct.
Explanation:
Note receivable is a promissory note with a written promise made by the borrower to the lender (payee) to pay a certain, definite sum at a specified date.
Interest expense on the notes is calculated as: Principal x Interest Rate x Time
In this case, the total interest expense is $150,000 x 3%/12 x 4 months = $1,500.
Monthly interest expense is therefore $1,500 / 4 months = $375.
Note that Wisconsin Bank would have to recognize the interest expense on a monthly basis and not recognize the whole interest expense when it becomes payable. The interest expense for the two months to the fiscal year-end would be:
Debit Interest expense ($375 x 2) $750
Credit Interest payable $750
(Interest expense recognition on note for 2 months)