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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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On December 31, 2012, Columbia Company shows the data presented in the image with respect to its matured obligation. The company is threatened with a court suit if it could not pay its maturing debt. Accordingly, the company enters into an agreement with the creditor for the transfer of a non-cash asset in full settlement of the mortgage. The agreement provides for the transfer of real estate carried in the books of Columbia at P3,000,000. The real estate has a current fair market value of P4,500,000. What amount should Columbia recognize in profit or loss for the year 2012 as a result of this transaction?

Notes Payable 5,000,000

Accrued Interest Payable 500,000

a. P500,000

b. P1,000,000

c. P1,500,000

d. P2,500,000

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