How to record a loan modification gain
Records the gain resulting from a non-substantial modification of a financial asset's contractual cash flows under IFRS 9.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Receivable | Asset | 15,000.00 | - |
| Gain on Loan Modification | Profit or Loss | - | 15,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
When contractual cash flows are modified but do not lead to derecognition, the gross carrying amount is recalculated using the original EIR and the difference is recognized as a gain/loss.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Update the EIR schedule in the debt management module to reflect the new cash flows.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant changes in loan terms without a 10 percent test failure.
📄 Required Documentation
Amended loan agreement and the quantitative NPV test (10% test).
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