In: Accounting
Jeffrey owns 100% of HR Company. In 2016, he lent the firm $70,000. In 2018, he cancelled the debt. The results of this debt cancellation are:
A. HR Company recognizes $70,000 gain; no effect to Jeffrey
B. HR Company recognizes $70,000 gain; Jeffry has $70,000 bad debt
C. HR Company has no income; no effect to Jeffrey
D. HR Company has no income; Jeffrey has $70,000 bad debt
E. HR Company has no income; Jeffrey increases his basis in HR Company Stock
Answer : The Statement B is correct, HR company recognizes $70,000 gain; Jeffry has $70,000 bad debt.
Working : When Jeffry lent the firm $70,000 in year 2016, The HR company shall pass the journal entry as:
Bank A/c Debit $70,000
Jeffrey Loan A/c Credit $70,000
At the time of cancellation of loan, HR company shall pass the journal entry as :
Jeffrey Loan A/c Debit $70,000
Income on Cancellation of Jeffrey loan A/c Credit $70,000
In the Same way, Jeffry shall record journal entry in his personal book as :
When the loan is given in 2016.
HR Firm A/c Debit $70,000
Bank A/c Credit $70,000
When the loan is cancelled in 2018.
Bad Debt A/c Debit $70,000
HR Firm A/c Credit $70,000
Therefore , HR company shall recognize income with $70,000 and Jeffrey shall record bad debts amounting $70,000.
Statement B is correct.