Banking

NPL Debt Restructuring — Principal Haircut

Accepting a reduction in principal owed as part of an NPL workout agreement.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Allowance for ECL (Applied to Haircut)Contra-Asset (-)200,000.00-
Loans (Principal Reduced)Asset (-)-200,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

A principal concession extinguishes part of the debt. The haircut is absorbed by the existing ECL provision. If the provision is insufficient, additional impairment is charged immediately.

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