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Accounting For Interest Free Deposits
Accounting For Interest Free Deposits
deposit, the following journal entries would need to be recorded in t0 and t1:
t0:
DrCr
Deposit61.4
Cash (100.0)
t1:
DrCr
Deposit3.0*
-to recognise the interest income applying the effective interest method-
-to recognise the additional rent on a straight-line basis over the lease term-
t0:
DrCr
Cash100
Payable (61.4)
No impact on profit or loss
t1:
DrCr
Payable (3.0)
-to recognise the interest expense applying the effective interest method-
-to recognise the additional rent on a straight-line basis over the lease term-
The impact on profit or loss is a net loss (for the lessee)/net profit (for the lessor) of 0.9 CU arising
due to the recognition of the deferred lease expenses (lessee) / deferred lease income (lessor) on a
straight line basis over the lease term (10 years) and the recognition of interest income / interest
expense as an increase in revenue / expense over the term of the deposit.