E14.20 (LO3) (Entries for Settlement of Debt) Consider the following independent situations. Instructions a. Gottlieb...

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E14.20 (LO3) (Entries for Settlement of Debt) Consider the following independent situations.

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a. Gottlieb Stores owes 199,800 to Ceballos SpA. The debt is a 10-year, 11% note. Because Gottlieb is in financial trouble, Ceballos agrees to accept some land and cancel the entire debt. The land has a book value of 90,000 and a fair value of 140,000. Prepare the journal entry on Gottlieb's books for debt settlement.

b. Vargo Corp. owes $270,000 to First Trust. The debt is a 10-year, 12% note due December 31, 2019. Because Vargo Corp. is in financial trouble, First Trust agrees to extend the maturity date to December 31, 2021, reduce the principal to $220,000, and reduce the interest rate to 5%, payable annually on December 31. Vargo's market rate of interest is 8%. Prepare the journal entries on Vargo's books on December 31, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

(b) Principal PV : 0.85734 interest payment PV : 1.78326

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