Interest expense

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Interest expense relates to the

On the income statement, interest income and interest expense are reported separately, or sometimes together under either "interest income - net" (if there is a surplus in interest income) or "interest expense - net" (if there is a surplus in interest expense).[2]

Calculation

The following shows the calculation of interest rate.

1. Take the principal outstanding amount on loan during the period.
2. Identify the annualized interest rate.
3. Identify the time period, which the interest expense would be calculated.
4. Use the following formula to calculate the interest expense.

Principal x Interest Rate x Time period = Interest expense

Once interest expense is calculated, it is usually recorded as accrued liabilities by the borrower. The entry would be debited to interest expense and credit to accrued liability. The credit shifts to the accounts payable account when the lender sends an invoice for the expense. Finally, you debit to accounts payable and credit to cash when the interest expense is paid.

See also

• Freight expense

References

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