Gull Corporation Was Undergoing Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Laws

question 60

Essay

Gull Corporation was undergoing reorganization under the bankruptcy laws. The shareholders, who had made loans of $300,000 to the corporation, agreed to accept additional stock with a value of $200,000 instead of repayment on the debt. The Old Line Insurance Company, which had a $400,000 mortgage on the building, agreed to reduce the principal to $250,000. A trade creditor with a receivable of $150,000 from the company agreed to accept $70,000 in full payment for the debt incurred to purchase goods that were still on hand. Finally, the company transferred some equipment with an adjusted basis of $90,000 in satisfaction of a liability for $120,000. Compute the corporation's gross income and other adjustments necessary as a result of the above transactions.

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Definitions:

Deferred Tax Asset

A tax reduction amount that can be used to offset future taxable income, arising from temporary differences between book and tax income.

Deferred Tax Liability

This is a tax obligation due in the future for income that has already been recognized in the financial statements.

Carrying Values

The book value of assets and liabilities as reported on the balance sheet, accounting for depreciation, amortization, and impairment.

Fair Values

The estimated price at which an asset or liability could be exchanged between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction.