Reference no: EM132577927
On December 31, 2016 Columbia Company shows the following data with respect to its matured obligation
Notes Payable P 5,000,000
Accrued Interest Payable P 500,000
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 realstate carried in the books of Columbia at P3,000,000. The real state has a current market value of P4,500,000.
Question 1: What amount should Columbia recognize profit or loss for the year 2016 as a result of this transaction?
A. 500,000
B. 1,000,000
C. 1,500,000
D. 2,500,000