Excel Corporation is experiencing financial difficulty and has met with their creditor (BMO) to explore their options related to a $1.5 million, 6% note payable that is outstanding. The note was issued on September 1, 2020 when the market rate of interest was 6%. There are two years remaining on the note and the current market rate of interest is 8%. Excel and BMO prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

For each of the following independent situations prepare the journal entry that both Excel and BMO would on their books.

a. BMO agrees to accept Excel common shares valued at $1,000,000 as settlement of the debt.

b. BMO agrees to accept land as settlement of the debt. The land is on the books of Excel for $500,000 and has a market value of $1,250,000.

c. BMO agrees to modify the terms so that Excel is not paying any interest on the note for the remaining two years.

d. BMO agrees to reduce the principal balance to $1,000,000 and requires interest only payments for the next two years at a rate of 9%.