In: Accounting
Mann, Inc., which owes Doran Co. $1,000,000 in notes payable with accrued interest of $90,000, is in financial difficulty. To settle the debt, Doran agrees to accept from Mann equipment with a fair value of $950,000, an original cost of $1,400,000, and accumulated depreciation of $325,000.
Instructions
(a) Compute the gain or loss to Mann on the settlement of the debt.
(b) Compute the gain or loss to Mann on the transfer of the equipment.
(c) Prepare the journal entry on Mann’s books to record the settlement of this debt.
(d) Prepare the journal entry on Doran’s books to record the settlement of the receivable.
a | ||
Gain on settlement: | ||
Total debt | 1,090,000 | |
Less FMV of property | (950,000) | |
Gain on settlement | 140,000 | |
b | ||
Book value of property | 1,075,000 | |
Less FMV | (950,000) | |
Loss on transfer | 125,000 | |
c | ||
Account | Debit | Credit |
Notes payable | 1,000,000 | |
Interest payable | 90,000 | |
Gain on extinguishment of debt | 140,000 | |
Loss on sale of property | 125,000 | |
Equipment | 1,400,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 325,000 | |
d | ||
Account | Debit | Credit |
Equipment | 950,000 | |
Bad debt expense | 140,000 | |
Notes receivable | 1,000,000 | |
Interest receivable | 90,000 | |