Laserwords Inc. is a book distributor that had been operating in its original facility since 1987. The increase in certification programs and continui
Laserwords Inc. is a book distributor that had been operating in its original facility since 1987. The increase in certification programs and continuing education requirements in several professions has contributed to an annual growth rate of 15% for Laserwords since 2009. Laserwords’ original facility became obsolete by early 2014 because of the increased sales volume and the fact that Laserwords now carries CDs in addition to books.
\r\nOn June 1, 2014, Laserwords contracted with Black Construction to have a new building constructed for $4,000,000 on land owned by Laserwords. The payments made by Laserwords to Black Construction are shown in the schedule below.
\r\nDate Amount
\r\nJuly 30, 2014 $ 900,000
\r\nJanuary 30, 2015 1,500,000
\r\nMay 30, 2015 1,600,000
\r\nTotal payments $4,000,000
\r\nConstruction was completed and the building was ready for occupancy on May 27, 2015. Laserwords had no new borrowings directly associated with the new building but had the following debt outstanding at May 31, 2015, the end of its fiscal year.
\r\n10%, 5-year note payable of $2,000,000, dated April 1, 2011, with interest payable annually on April 1.
\r\n12%, 10-year bond issue of $3,000,000 sold at par on June 30, 2007, with interest payable annually on June 30.
\r\nInstructions
\r\nFor each of the four independent situations, prepare the journal entries to record the exchange on the booksof each company.