(Based on Appendix 14B) Pratt Industries owes First National Bank $5 million but, due to financial difficulties,is unable to comply with the original terms of the loan. The bank agrees to settle the debt in exchange for landhaving a fair value of $3 million. The book value of the property on Pratt’s books is $2 million. For the reportingperiod in which the debt is settled, what amount(s) will Pratt report on its income statement in connection withthe troubled debt restructuring?

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(Based on Appendix 14B) Pratt Industries owes First National Bank $5 million but, due to financial difficulties,
is unable to comply with the original terms of the loan. The bank agrees to settle the debt in exchange for land
having a fair value of $3 million. The book value of the property on Pratt’s books is $2 million. For the reporting
period in which the debt is settled, what amount(s) will Pratt report on its income statement in connection with
the troubled debt restructuring?

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