In June 2013, the wealthy parents of a college sophomore pledge to donate $1.5 million to the

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In June 2013, the wealthy parents of a college sophomore pledge to donate $1.5 million to the college she attends, making payments of $0.5 million at the end of each of her remaining years at the school until her expected graduation in 2016. The college applies a discount rate of 3 percent. At that rate, the present value of $1 for three periods is $2.82861. What entry, if any, would be required to recognize the pledge? What entry(ies), if any, would be required to record the receipt of the first $0.5 million at the end of year 2013? Assume that the college uses separate funds to track restricted resources and indicate in which fund each entry is made.

Discount Rate
Depending upon the context, the discount rate has two different definitions and usages. First, the discount rate refers to the interest rate charged to the commercial banks and other financial institutions for the loans they take from the Federal...
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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118037911

1st Canadian Edition

Authors: Gail Fayerman

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