Debt-Equity Swap — NPL Converted to Equity Stake
Converting a non-performing corporate loan into equity shares in the borrower company.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Investment in Borrower (at Fair Value) | Asset (+) | 800,000.00 | - |
| Allowance for ECL (Provision Released) | Contra-Asset (−) | 700,000.00 | - |
| Corporate Loan Receivable (Derecognized) | Asset (−) | - | 1,500,000.00 |
| Loss on Debt-Equity Swap (P&L) | Expense (+) | - | - |
💡 Accountant's Note
The equity received is measured at fair value. The loan and its ECL provision are derecognized. The difference between the net carrying amount of the loan (JOD 800,000 after JOD 700,000 provision) and the fair value of equity received is the gain or loss. If equity fair value equals net carrying amount, no gain/loss arises.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Debt-equity swaps require CBJ prior approval (banks are generally restricted in equity holdings). The transaction requires both the core banking system (loan derecognition) and the investments system (equity recording). A fair value determination by an independent valuer is mandatory.
⚠️ Audit Flags
External auditors require an independent fair value assessment of the equity received. CBJ limits banks' equity holdings in non-financial companies to a percentage of capital. The equity investment is subsequently measured at FVTPL or equity method depending on ownership percentage and influence.
📄 Required Documentation
CBJ prior approval, EGM resolution from borrower company authorizing the swap, independent valuation of equity received, restructuring agreement, and shareholder register update showing the bank's new equity stake.
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