OREO Sold — Gain on Disposal
Selling a foreclosed property at a price above its carrying amount.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Buyer Settlement Account | Asset (+) | 1,300,000.00 | - |
| OREO Accumulated Impairment (Reversed) | Contra-Asset (−) | 80,000.00 | - |
| Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) | Asset (−) | - | 1,200,000.00 |
| Gain on OREO Disposal | Revenue (+) | - | 180,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
On sale, the OREO and its accumulated impairment are derecognized. The gain equals the proceeds minus the net carrying amount. OREO sale gains are presented as Other Income. Sales proceeds are often used to partially repay other related NPLs.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In SAP AM, OREO disposal is processed via a retirement transaction that calculates the gain/loss automatically based on carrying amount vs. sale price. In Oracle FLEXCUBE, OREO disposal is a manual GL entry supported by the property sale documentation. Capital gains tax implications must be assessed.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify the sale price is arm's length (not sold at undervalue to connected parties). The Land Registration transfer to the buyer must be completed for revenue recognition. Related-party sales of OREO require disclosure and CBJ notification.
📄 Required Documentation
Property sale agreement, Land Registration transfer confirmation, sale proceeds receipt, capital gains tax assessment, gain/loss calculation, and CBJ notification (for significant disposals).
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