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Question · Modification of a financial liability and the 10% test

Nu SA's debt to a bank has a carrying amount of 2,400,000. The parties modify the terms and Nu concludes that the new terms are substantially different. The fair value of the new liability is 2,250,000; Nu pays the bank fees of 30,000 in cash on the occasion of the modification. Record the entry for the modification.

Carrying amount of the old debt
2,400,000
Fair value of the new liability
2,250,000
Fees paid
30,000
Your answer
  1. Line 1

    Account Old financial liability

  2. Line 2

    Account New financial liability

  3. Line 3

    Account Cash (fees)

  4. Line 4

    Account Gain on extinguishment

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