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Daniel Perkins is the sole shareholder of Pearl Inc., which is currently under protection of the U.S. bankruptcy court. As a “debtor in possession,” he has negotiated the following revised loan agreement with United Bank. Pearl Inc.’s $665,000, 11%, 10-year note was refinanced with a $665,000, 6%, 10-year note.
a) What is the accounting nature of this transaction? b) Prepare the journal entry to record this refinancing: c)On the books of Pearl Inc d)On the books of United Bank.
A. Accounting nature of transaction = Extinguishment of debt
B. Their will be no entry on the books of Pearl Inc.
C. Note amount before refinancing = 665000
PV of 665000 due in 10years @ 11 % = 665000 * PV factor @ 11%, n = 10 years
= 665000 * 0.3522 = 234213
PV of annual interest payable on note = (665000 * .06) * PV of annuity @ 11% for 10 years
= 39900 * 5.88923
= 234980.28
Credit loss after refinance = 665000 – 234213 - 234980.28
= 195806.7
Journal entry
Bad debt Expense Dr - 195806.7
Allowance for doubtful debt Cr - 195806.7
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