Problem 3

Charlie Company leases the third and fourth floors of a 20-story building under an operating lease that expires on December 31, 2008. On December 1st, 2003, in conjunction with the downsizing of its headquarters staff, Charlie decides to cease using the fourth floor effective January 1st, 2004.

Based on market rentals, Charlie determines that it could sublease the fourth floor for $100,000 per year for the remaining five years, but decides not to do so on the cease-use date. The rent allocable to the fourth floor is $150,000 a year. Credit adjusted Risk free rate is 6%.

Required:

1a. In reporting to its U.S. based lender in accordance with US GAAP, how should Charlie Co. account for the restructuring program for the year ended December 31, 2003?

1b. Provide all necessary journal entries for Dec 1st, 2003, January 1st, 2004 and December 31, 2004.

2a. In reporting to its U.K. parent under IFRS, how should Charlie Co. account for the restructuring program for the year ended December 31, 2003?

2b. Provide all necessary journal entries for Dec 1st, 2003, January 1st, 2004 and December 31, 2004.