Ford Corporation Entered into a Troubled Debt Restructuring Agreement with Their

question 25

Multiple Choice

Ford Corporation entered into a troubled debt restructuring agreement with their local bank. The bank agreed to accept land with a carrying value of $200,000 and a fair value of $300,000 in exchange for a note with a carrying amount of $425,000. Ignoring income taxes, what amount should Ford report as a gain on its income statement?

• A) $0.
• B) $100,000.
• C) $125,000.
• D) $225,000.

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