Answer:
Required 1
January 1
Cash $340,000 (debit)
Note Payable $340,000 (credit)
Required 2
$27,200 goes toward interest expense.
Explanation:
Issuance of the Note :
Assets of Cash are increasing, the Liabilities are also increasing.
Payment at December 31 :
The Annual Payment comprises of Capital Repayment and Interest Expense.
Prepare an amortization schedule using the details of the Note highlighted below to separate the Capital Repayment and Interest Expense Component :
PV = $340,000
PMT = - $85,155
N = 5
i = 8%
P/yr = 1
FV = $0
Note Schedule is attached !