Assume the same information as in E1423 and answer the following questions related to Green Bank (the

Question:

Assume the same information as in E14–23 and answer the following questions related to Green Bank (the creditor).

In E 14-23

On December 31, 2011, Green Bank enters into a debt restruc- turing agreement with Troubled Inc., which is now experiencing financial trouble. The bank agrees to restructure a $2-million, 12% note receivable issued at par by the following modifications:

1. Reducing the principal obligation from $2 million to $1.9 million

2. Extending the maturity date from December 31, 2011, to December 31, 2014

3. Reducing the interest rate from 12% to 10% Troubled pays interest at the end of each year. On January 1, 2015, Troubled Inc. pays $1.9 million in cash to Green Bank.

Instructions

(a) What interest rate should Green Bank use to calculate the loss on the debt restructuring?

(b) Calculate the loss that GreenBank will suffer from the debt restructuring. Prepare the journal entry to record the loss.

(d) Prepare the interest receipt entry for Green Bank on December 31, 2013.

(e) What entry should Green Bank make on January 1, 2015?

Maturity
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