Answer and Explanation:
The adjusting entry is as follows
Interest Expense ($455,000 × 6% × 6 months ÷ 12 months) $13,650
To Interest payable
(Being interest expense is recorded)
here the interest expense is debited as it increased the expenses and credited the interest payable as it also increased the liabilities
The six months is calculated from Jan 1 to June 30
