Oakwood Corporation is delinquent on a $2,400,000, 10% note to Second National Bank that was due January 1, 2019. At that time, Oakwood owed the principal amount plus $34,031.82 of accrued interest. Oakwood enters into a debt restructuring agreement with the bank on January 2, 2019.Required:
| Prepare the journal entries for Oakwood to record the debt restructuring agreement and all subsequent interest payments assuming the following independent alternatives: |
| 1. | The bank extends the repayment date to December 31, 2022, forgives the accrued interest owed, reduces the principal by $200,000, and reduces the interest rate to 8%. |
| 2. | The bank extends the repayment date to December 31, 2022, forgives the accrued interest owed, reduces the principal by $200,000, and reduces the interest rate to 1%. |
| 3. | The bank accepts 160,000 shares of Oakwood’s $5 par value common stock, which is currently selling for $14.50 per share, in full settlement of the debt. |
| 4. | The bank accepts land with a fair value of $2,300,000 in full settlement of the debt. The land is being carried on Oakwood’s books at a cost of $2,200,000. |
General JournalShaded cells have feedback.Prepare the journal entries for Oakwood to record the debt restructuring agreement and all subsequent interest payments assuming the following independent alternatives:1. The bank extends the repayment date to December 31, 2022, forgives the accrued interest owed, reduces the principal by $200,000, and reduces the interest rate to 8%.General Journal InstructionsHow does grading work?PAGE 2019PAGE 2020PAGE 2021PAGE 2022GENERAL JOURNALScore: 175/179
| DATE | ACCOUNT TITLE | POST. REF. | DEBIT | CREDIT | |
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Points:32.26 / 33FeedbackCheck My WorkWhen a restructuring agreement involves only a modification of terms, you should compare the carrying value of the liability (face value of the debt plus any unpaid accrued interest) to the undiscounted future cash payments (principal plus interest) specified by the new terms. If the undiscounted total future cash payments are equal to or greater than the carrying value of the liability, the debtor does not recognize a gain, the carrying value of the liability is not reduced, and interest expense is recognized in future periods using an imputed interest rate. The imputed or effective interest rate is that rate which discounts the principal and interest payment required under the new agreement to the original carrying value of the note. You can find this rate by trial and error using (in this problem) (n=4 and i=?).Computation of Interest Expense and Principal Reduction
| Date | Cash credit | Interest Expense debit | Notes Payable debit | Carrying Value of Note |
| 01/02/19 | $2,434,031.82 | |||
| 12/31/19 | ||||
| 12/31/20 | ||||
| 12/31/21 | ||||
| 12/31/22 | 0 |
Three types of entries are required:
| 1. | Transfer the Interest Payable balance to Notes Payable. |
| 2. | Record the end of year interest expense from the table above. |
| 3. | Record the final payoff of the note. This can be combined with the interest expense entry. |
Oakwood Corporation is delinquent on a $2,400,000, 10% note to Second National Bank that was due January 1, 2019. At that time, Oakwood owed the principal amount plus $34,031.82 of accrued interest. Oakwood enters into a debt restructuring agreement with the bank on January 2, 2019. Required: Prepare the journal entries for Oakwood to record the debt restructuring agreement and all subsequent interest payments assuming the following independent alternatives: 1. The bank extends the repayment date to December 31, 2022, forgives the accrued interest owed, reduces the principal by $200,000, and reduces the interest rate to 8%. 2. The bank extends the repayment date to December 31, 2022, forgives the accrued interest owed, reduces the principal by $200,000, and reduces the interest rate to 1%. 3. The bank accepts 160,000 shares of Oakwood’s $5 par value common stock, which is currently selling for $14.50 per share, in full settlement of the debt. 4. The bank accepts land with a fair value of $2,300,000 in full settlement of the debt. The land is being carried on Oakwood’s books at a cost of $2,200,000. Prepare the journal entries for Oakwood to record the debt restructuring agreement and all subsequent interest payments assuming the following independent alternatives: 1. The bank extends the repayment date to December 31, 2022, forgives the accrued interest owed, reduces the principal by $200,000, and reduces the interest rate to 8%. General Journal Instructions How does grading
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Here’s the correct journal entry for the first scenario, along with an explanation:
Journal Entries for Oakwood Corporation
Scenario 1: Debt Restructuring with Modified Terms
On January 2, 2019:
Oakwood transfers the accrued interest to Notes Payable and records the debt modification.
Journal Entry – Debt Restructuring Agreement
| Date | Account Title | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/19 | Notes Payable | 200,000 | |
| Interest Payable | 34,031.82 | ||
| Gain on Debt Restructuring | 234,031.82 | ||
| Notes Payable | 234,031.82 |
Subsequent Interest Payments
Interest expense is calculated based on the new terms of the agreement.
- New Principal = $2,400,000 – $200,000 = $2,200,000
- New Interest Rate = 8%
- Term = 4 years
- Annual Interest = $2,200,000 × 8% = $176,000
Yearly Interest Payment Entries (2019 – 2021)
| Date | Account Title | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/19 | Interest Expense | 176,000 | |
| Cash | 176,000 |
(Repeat this entry for 2020 and 2021.)
Final Payment – December 31, 2022
Oakwood makes the final interest and principal payment.
| Date | Account Title | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/22 | Interest Expense | 176,000 | |
| Notes Payable | 2,200,000 | ||
| Cash | 2,376,000 |
Explanation
In this restructuring, Oakwood benefits from a reduction in debt principal ($200,000) and a lower interest rate (from 10% to 8%). The accrued interest of $34,031.82 is forgiven, which Oakwood records as a gain on debt restructuring.
Since the undiscounted cash payments ($176,000 × 4 + $2,200,000 = $2,904,000) exceed the carrying value ($2,434,031.82), no additional gain is recorded, and the debt remains at its carrying value. Interest is recognized annually at the new 8% rate.
This restructuring improves Oakwood’s financial position by reducing its liabilities and interest payments while allowing it more time to repay the debt.
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