Rochelle Co. owes $199,800 to Simmons Inc. The debt is a 10-year, 11% note. Because Rochelle Co. is in financial trouble, Simmons Inc. agrees to accept some land and cancel the entire debt. The land has a book value of $90,000 and a fair value of $140,000. Prepare the journal entry on Rochelle books for debt settlement.
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Answer: In the books of Rochelle Co.
11% Notes payable A/c | $ 199,800 | ||
Land A/c | $ 90,000 | ||
Gain on Disposition of Land A/c | $ 50,000 | =140000-90000 | |
Gain on Debt Restructuring A/c | $ 59,800 | =199800-140000 | |
(To record debt restructuring arrangement with Simmons Co.) |
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