Sunday, 21 October 2018

Mace and Bowen are partners and share equally in income or loss. Mace’s current capital balance is $135,000 and Bowen’s is $120,000. Mace and Bowen agree to accept Kent with a 30% interest in the partnership. Kent invests $115,000 in the partnership. The balances in Mace’s and Bowen’s capital accounts after admission of the new partner equal:


Chapter 12
Accounting for Partnerships
True / False Questions
1. A partnership has a limited life.
True False
2. A partnership is an incorporated association of two or more people to pursue a business for profit as co-owners.
True False
3. Mutual agency means each partner can commit or bind the partnership to any contract within the scope of the partnership business.
True False
4. Accounting procedures for both C corporations and S corporations are the same in all aspects.
True False
5. Partners in a partnership are taxed on the partnership income, not the amounts they withdraw from the partnership.
True False
6. Limited liability partnerships are designed to protect innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from the acts of another partner.
True False
7. A partnership may allocate salary allowances to the partners reflecting the relative value of services provided.
True False
8. In a limited partnership the general partner has unlimited liability.
True False
9. Partner return on equity can be used by each partner to help decide whether additional investment or withdrawal of resources is best for that partner.
True False
10. Feldt is a partner in Feldt & Dodson Company. Feldt’s share of the partnership income is $18,600 and her average partnership equity is $155,000. Her partner return on equity equals 8.33.
True False
11. When partners invest in a partnership, their capital accounts are debited for the amount invested.
True False
12. Partners’ withdrawals are debited to their separate withdrawals accounts.
True False
13. Partners can invest assets but not liabilities into a partnership.
True False
14. The withdrawals account of each partner is closed to retained earnings at the end of the accounting period.
True False
15. In closing the accounts at the end of a period, the partners’ capital accounts are credited for their share of the partnership net income or debited for their share of the partnership loss.
True False
16. In the absence of a partnership agreement, the law says that income of a partnership will be shared equally by the partners.
True False
17. Salary allowances are reported as salaries expense on a partnership income statement.
True False
18. The statement of changes in partners’ equity shows the beginning balance in retained earnings, plus investments, less withdrawals, plus the income (or less the loss) and the ending balance in retained earnings.
True False
19. The equity section of the balance sheet of a partnership can report the separate capital account balances of each partner.
True False
20. Even if partners devote their time and services to their partnership, their salaries are not expenses on the income statement.
True False
21. If the partners agree on a formula to share income and say nothing about losses, then the losses are shared using the same formula.
True False
22. Assume that the M & L partnership agreement gave March 60% and Ludwig 40% of partnership income and losses. The partnership lost $27,000 in the current period. This implies that March’s share of the loss equals $16,200, and Ludwig’s share equals $10,800.
True False
23. When a partner leaves a partnership, the present partnership ends.
True False
24. To buy into an existing partnership, the new partner must contribute cash to the partnership.
True False
25. When a partner leaves a partnership, the present partnership ends, but the business can still continue to operate.
True False
26. Assets invested by a partner into a partnership become the property of the business.
True False
27. Admitting a partner by accepting assets is a personal transaction between one or more current partners and the new partner.
True False
28. Current partners usually require any new partner to pay a bonus for the privilege of joining when the current value of a partnership is greater than the recorded amounts of equity.
True False
29. When a partner leaves a partnership, the withdrawing partner is entitled to a bonus if the recorded equity is overstated.
True False
30. When a partnership is liquidated, its business is ended.
True False
31. A capital deficiency exists when at least one partner has a debit balance in his or her capital account at the point of final cash distribution during liquidation.
True False
32. A capital deficiency can arise from liquidation losses, excessive withdrawals before liquidation, or recurring losses in prior periods.
True False
33. If a partner is unable to cover a deficiency and the other partners absorb the deficiency, then the partner with the deficiency is thus relieved of all liability.
True False
34. If at the time of partnership liquidation, a partner has a $5,000 capital deficiency and pays the partnership $5,000 out of personal assets to cover the deficiency, then that partner is entitled to share in the final distribution of cash.
True False
Multiple Choice Questions
35. An unincorporated association of two or more persons to pursue a business for profit as co-owners is a:
A. Partnership.
B. Proprietorship.
C. Contractual company.
D. Mutual agency.
E. Voluntary organization.
36. Advantages of a partnership include:
A. Limited life.
B. Mutual agency.
C. Unlimited liability.
D. Co-ownership of property.
E. Voluntary association.
37. A partnership agreement:
A. Is not binding unless it is in writing.
B. Is the same as a limited liability partnership.
C. Is binding even if it is not in writing.
D. Does not generally address the issue of the rights and duties of the partners.
E. Is also called the articles of incorporation.
38. Mutual agency means
A. Creditors can apply their claims to partners’ personal assets.
B. Partners are taxed on partnership withdrawals.
C. All partners must agree before the partnership can act.
D. The partnership has a limited life.
E. A partner can commit or bind the partnership in any contract within the scope of the partnership business.
39. A partnership that has two classes of partners, general and limited, where the limited partners have no personal liability beyond the amounts they invest in the partnership, and no active role in the partnership, except as specified in the partnership agreement is a:
A. Mutual agency partnership.
B. Limited partnership.
C. Limited liability partnership.
D. General partnership.
E. Limited liability company.
40. A partnership designed to protect innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from acts of another partner is a(n):
A. Partnership.
B. Limited partnership.
C. Limited liability partnership.
D. General partnership.
E. Unlimited liability company.
41. Mutual agency implies that each partner in a partnership is a fully authorized agent of the partnership. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the authority of a partner to bind the partnership in dealings with third parties?
A. The partner’s authority must be derived from the partnership agreement.
B. The partner’s authority may be effectively limited by a formal resolution of the other partners, even if third parties are not aware of that limitation.
C. Only a partner with a majority interest in a partnership has the authority to represent the partnership to third parties.
D. A partner has authority to deal with third parties on the behalf of the other partners only if he has written permission to do so.
E. A partner may be able to legally bind the partnership to actions even if the other partners are unaware of his actions.
42. Pat and Nicole formed Here & There as a limited liability company. Unless the member owners elect to be treated otherwise, the Internal Revenue Service will tax the LLC as:
A. An S corporation.
B. A C corporation.
C. A non-taxable entity.
D. A joint venture.
E. A partnership.
43. A partnership in which all partners have mutual agency and unlimited liability is called:
A. Limited partnership.
B. Limited liability partnership.
C. General partnership.
D. S corporation.
E. Limited liability company.
44. Carter Pearson is a partner in Event Promoters. His beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $55,000, and his ending partnership capital balance for the current year is $62,000. His share of this year’s partnership income was $6,250. What is his partner return on equity?
A. 5.34%
B. 8.93%
C. 10.08%
D. 11.36%
E. 10.68%
45. Design Services is organized as a limited partnership, with Miko Toori as one of its partners. Miko’s capital account began the year with a balance of $35,000. During the year, Miko’s share of the partnership income was $7,500, and Miko received $4,000 in distributions from the partnership. What is Miko’s partner return on equity?
A. 10.2%
B. 22.7%
C. 19.5%
D. 20.4%
E. 21.4%
46. The following information is available regarding Grace Smit’s capital account in Enterprise Consulting Group, a general partnership, for a recent year:
Beginning of the year balance $22,000
Share of partnership income $8,500
Withdrawals made during the year $6,000
What is Smit’s partner return on equity during the year in question?
A. 36.6%
B. 34.7%
C. 10.8%
D. 11.4%
E. 55.7%
47. Partnership accounting does not:
A. Use a capital account for each partner.
B. Use a withdrawals account for each partner.
C. Allocate net income to each partner according to the partnership agreement.
D. Allocate net loss to each partner according to the partnership agreement.
E. Tax the business entity.
48. Partnership accounting is the same as accounting for:
A. A sole proprietorship.
B. A corporation.
C. A sole proprietorship, except that separate capital and withdrawal accounts are kept for each partner.
D. An S corporation.
E. A corporation, except that retained earnings is used to keep track of partners’ withdrawals.
49. Partners’ withdrawals of assets are:
A. Credited to their withdrawals accounts.
B. Debited to their withdrawals accounts.
C. Credited to their retained earnings.
D. Debited to their retained earnings.
E. Debited to their asset accounts.
50. The withdrawals account of each partner is:
A. Closed to that partner’s capital account with a credit.
B. Closed to that partner’s capital account with a debit.
C. A permanent account that is not closed.
D. Credited with that partner’s share of net income.
E. Debited with that partner’s share of net loss.
51. R. Stetson contributed $14,000 in cash plus office equipment valued at $7,000 to the SJ Partnership. The journal entry to record the transaction for the partnership is:
A. Debit Cash $14,000; debit Office Equipment $7,000; credit R Stetson, Capital $21,000.
B. Debit Cash $14,000; debit Office Equipment $7,000; credit SJ Partnership, Capital $21,000.
C. Debit SJ Partnership $21,000; credit R. Stetson, Capital $21,000.
D. Debit R. Stetson, Capital $21,000; credit SJ Partnership, Capital $21,000.
E. Debit Cash $14,000; debit Office Equipment $7,000; credit Common Stock $21,000.
52. T. Andrews contributed $14,000 in to the T & B Partnership. The journal entry to record the transaction for the partnership is:
A. Debit Cash $14,000; credit T & B Partnership, Capital $14,000.
B. Debit Cash $14,000; credit T. Andrews, Capital $14,000.
C. Debit T & B Partnership $14,000; credit T. Andrews, Capital $14,000.
D. Debit T. Andrews, Capital $14,000; credit T & B Partnership, Capital $14,000.
E. Debit Cash $14,000; credit Common Stock $14,000.
53. Forman and Berry are forming a partnership. Forman will invest a building that currently is being used by another business owned by Forman. The building has a market value of $80,000. Also, the partnership will assume responsibility for a $20,000 note secured by a mortgage on that building. Berry will invest $50,000 cash. For the partnership, the amounts to be recorded for the building and for Forman’s Capital account are:
A. Building, $80,000 and Forman, Capital, $80,000.
B. Building, $60,000 and Forman, Capital, $60,000.
C. Building, $60,000 and Forman, Capital, $50,000.
D. Building, $80,000 and Forman, Capital, $60,000.
E. Building, $60,000 and Forman, Capital, $80,000.
54. Maxwell and Smart are forming a partnership. Maxwell is investing a building that has a market value of $180,000. However, the building carries a $56,000 mortgage that will be assumed by the partnership. Smart is investing $120,000 cash. The balance of Maxwell’s Capital account will be:
A. $180,000.
B. $124,000.
C. $56,000.
D. $64,000.
E. $60,000.
55. Harvey and Quick have decided to form a partnership. Harvey is going to contribute a depreciable asset to the partnership as his equity contribution to the partnership. The following information regarding the asset to be contributed by Harvey is available:
Historical cost of the asset $76,000
Accumulated depreciation on the asset $40,000
Note payable secured by the asset* $18,000
Agreed-upon market value of the asset $45,000
*will be assumed by the partnership
Based on this information, Harvey’s beginning equity balance in the partnership will be:
A. $76,000
B. $36,000
C. $18,000
D. $27,000
E. $45,000
56. Dalworth and Minor have decided to form a partnership. Minor is going to contribute a depreciable asset to the partnership as her equity contribution to the partnership. The following information regarding the asset to be contributed by Minor is available:
Historical cost of the asset $276,000
Accumulated depreciation on the asset $140,000
Note payable secured by the asset and assumed by the partnership $118,000
Agreed-upon market value of the asset $245,000
Based on this information, Minor’s beginning equity balance in the partnership will be:
A. $276,000
B. $158,000
C. $136,000
D. $127,000
E. $18,000
57. In the absence of a partnership agreement, the law says that income (and loss) should be allocated based on:
A. A fractional basis.
B. The ratio of capital investments.
C. Salary allowances.
D. Equal shares.
E. Interest allowances.
58. In a partnership agreement, if the partners agreed to an interest allowance of 10% annually on each partner’s investment, the interest allowance:
A. Is ignored when earnings are not sufficient to pay interest.
B. Can make up for unequal capital contributions.
C. Is an expense of the business.
D. Must be paid because the partnership contract has unlimited life.
E. Legally becomes a liability of the general partner.
59. Wheadon, Davis, and Singer formed a partnership with Wheadon contributing $60,000, Davis contributing $50,000 and Singer contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement called for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. If the partnership had income of $75,000 for its first year of operation, what amount of income (rounded to the nearest thousand) would be credited to Singer’s capital account?
A. $20,000.
B. $25,000.
C. $30,000.
D. $40,000.
E. $75,000.
60. Wheadon, Davis, and Singer formed a partnership with Wheadon contributing $60,000, Davis contributing $50,000 and Singer contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement called for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. If the partnership had income of $75,000 for its first year of operation, what amount of income (rounded to the nearest thousand) would be credited to Wheadon’s capital account?
A. $20,000.
B. $25,000.
C. $30,000.
D. $40,000.
E. $75,000.
61. Christie and Jergens formed a partnership with capital contributions of $300,000 and $400,000, respectively. Their partnership agreement calls for Christie to receive a $60,000 per year salary. Also, each partner is to receive an interest allowance equal to 10% of a partner’s beginning capital investments. The remaining income or loss is to be divided equally. If the net income for the current year is $135,000, then Christie and Jergens’s respective shares are:
A. $67,500; $67,500.
B. $92,500; $42,500.
C. $57,857; $77,143.
D. $90,000; $40,000.
E. $35,000; $100,000.
62. Farmer and Taylor formed a partnership with capital contributions of $200,000 and $250,000, respectively. Their partnership agreement calls for Farmer to receive a $70,000 per year salary. The remaining income or loss is to be divided equally. If the net income for the current year is $135,000, then Farmer and Taylor’s respective shares are:
A. $67,500; $67,500.
B. $130,000; $5,000.
C. $106,140; $28,860.
D. $90,000; $45,000.
E. $102,500; $32,500.
63. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Partners are employees of the partnership.
B. Salaries to partners are expenses on the partnership income statement.
C. Salary allowances usually reflect the relative value of services provided by partners.
D. Salary allowances are expenses.
E. Interest allowances are expenses.
64. Zheng invested $100,000 and Murray invested $200,000 in a partnership. They agreed to share incomes and losses by allowing a $60,000 per year salary allowance to Zheng and a $40,000 per year salary allowance to Murray, plus an interest allowance on the partners’ beginning-year capital investments at 10%, with the balance to be shared equally. Under this agreement, the shares of the partners when the partnership earns $105,000 in income are:
A. $52,500 to Zheng; $52,500 to Murray.
B. $35,000 to Zheng; $70,000 to Murray.
C. $57,500 to Zheng; $47,500 to Murray.
D. $42,500 to Zheng; $62,500 to Murray.
E. $70,000 to Zheng; $60,000 to Murray.
65. Brown invested $200,000 and Freeman invested $150,000 in a partnership. They agreed to an interest allowance on the partners’ beginning-year capital investments at 10%, with the balance to be shared equally. Under this agreement, the shares of the partners when the partnership earns $205,000 in income are:
A. $102,500 to Brown; $102,500 to Freeman.
B. $117,143 to Brown; $87,857 to Freeman.
C. $122,500 to Brown; $82,500 to Freeman.
D. $105,000 to Brown; $100,000 to Freeman.
E. $112,750 to Brown; $92,250 to Freeman.
66. The partnership agreement for Wilson, Pickett & Nelson, a general partnership, provided that profits be shared between the partners in the ratio of their financial contributions to the partnership. Wilson contributed $100,000, Pickett contributed $50,000 and Nelson contributed $50,000. In the partnership’s first year of operation, it incurred a loss of $110,000. What amount of the partnership’s loss, rounded to the nearest dollar, should be absorbed by Nelson?
A. $50,000
B. $27,500
C. $36,667
D. $0
E. $40,000
67. Olivia Greer is a partner in Made for You. An analysis of Greer’s capital account indicates that during the most recent year, she withdrew $30,000 from the partnership. Her share of the partnership’s net loss was $16,000 and she made an additional equity contribution of $10,000. Her capital account ended the year at $150,000. What was her capital balance at the beginning of the year?
A. $154,000
B. $170,000
C. $180,000
D. $186,000
E. $196,000
68. The following information is available on TGR Enterprises, a partnership, for the most recent fiscal year:
Total partnership capital at beginning of the year $180,000
Partnership net income for the year $150,000
Withdrawals by partners during the year $120,000
Additional investments by partners during the year $60,000
There are three partners in TGR Enterprises: Tracey, Gregory and Rodgers. At the end of the year, the partners’ capital accounts were in the ratio of 2:1:2, respectively. Compute the ending capital balances of the three partners.
A. Tracey = $108,000; Gregory = $54,000; Rodgers = $108,000.
B. Tracey = $90,000; Gregory = $90,000; Rodgers = $90,000.
C. Tracey = $204,000; Gregory = $102,000; Rodgers = $204,000.
D. Tracey = $84,000; Gregory = $102,000; Rodgers = $84,000.
E. Tracey = $60,000; Gregory = $30,000; Rodgers = $60,000.
69. The following information is available on PDC Enterprises, a partnership, for the most recent fiscal year:
Total partnership capital at beginning of the year $1,080,000
Partnership net income for the year $1,250,000
Withdrawals by partners during the year $320,000
Additional investments by partners during the year $70,000
There are three partners in TGR Enterprises: Pearson, Darling and Cathay. At the end of the year, the partners’ capital accounts were in the ratio of 2:2:1, respectively. Compute the ending capital balances of Cathay.
A. $466,000.
B. $402,000.
C. $416,000.
D. $544,000.
E. $388,000.
70. A partner can withdraw from a partnership by any of the following means except:
A. Selling his/her interest to another person for cash.
B. Selling his/her interest to another person in exchange for assets.
C. Receiving cash from the partnership in the amount of his/her interest.
D. Receiving assets from the partnership in the amount of his/her interest.
E. Close the business and liquidate the assets under the mutual agency principle.
71. A bonus may be paid in all of the following situations except:
A. By a new partner when the current value of a partnership is greater than the recorded amounts of equity.
B. By a withdrawing partner to remaining partners if the recorded value of the equity is overstated.
C. To a new partner with exceptional talents.
D. By remaining partners to a withdrawing partner if the recorded equity is understated.
E. By an existing partner to him or herself when in need of personal cash flow.
72. When a partner is added to a partnership:
A. The previous partnership ends.
B. The underlying business operations end.
C. The underlying business operations must close and then re-open.
D. The partnership must continue.
E. The partnership equity always increases.
73. A partnership recorded the following journal entry:
Cash 60,000
B. Founder, Capital 10,000
R. Aqui, Capital 10,000
H. Joiner, Capital 80,000
This entry reflects:
A. Acceptance of a new partner who invests $60,000 and receives a $20,000 bonus.
B. Withdrawal of a partner who pays a $10,000 bonus to each of the other partners.
C. Addition of a partner who pays a bonus to each of the other partners.
D. Additional investment into the partnership by Founder and Aqui.
E. Withdrawal of $10,000 each by Founder and Aqui upon the admission of a new partner.
74. Wright, Bell, and Edison are partners and share income in a 2:5:3 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Wright, $33,000, Bell $27,000 and Edison $40,000. Edison decides to withdraw from the partnership, and the partners agree not to revalue the assets upon Edison’s retirement. The journal entry to record Edison’s June 1 withdrawal from the partnership if Edison sells his interest to Whitney for $45,000 after the other two partners approve Whitney as partner is:
A. Debit Edison, Capital $45,000; credit Whitney, Capital $45,000.
B. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Cash $40,000.
C. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; debit Wright, Capital $2,500; debit Bell, Capital $2,500; credit Whitney, Capital $45,000.
D. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Whitney, Capital $40,000.
E. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; debit Cash $5,000; credit Whitney, Capital $45,000.
75. Wright, Bell, and Edison are partners and share income in a 2:5:3 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Wright, $33,000, Bell $27,000 and Edison $40,000. Edison decides to withdraw from the partnership, and the partners agree not to revalue the assets upon Edison’s retirement. The journal entry to record Edison’s June 1 withdrawal from the partnership if Edison is paid $40,000 for his equity is:
A. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Cash $40,000.
B. Debit Wright, Capital $20,000; Debit Bell, Capital $20,000; credit Cash $40,000.
C. Debit Wright, Capital $20,000; Debit Bell, Capital $20,000; credit Edison, Capital $40,000.
D. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Wright, Capital $20,000; credit Bell, Capital $20,000.
E. Debit Cash $40,000; credit Edison, Capital $40,000.
76. Hewlett and Martin are partners. Hewlett’s capital balance in the partnership is $64,000, and Martin’s capital balance $67,000. Hewlett and Martin have agreed to share equally in income or loss. The existing partners agree to accept Black with a 20% interest. Black will invest $35,000 in the partnership. The bonus that is granted to Hewlett and Martin equals:
A. $900 each.
B. $1,500 each.
C. $600 each.
D. 600 to Hewlett; $900 to Martin.
E. $0, because Hewlett and Martin actually grant a bonus to Black.
77. Hewlett and Martin are partners. Hewlett’s capital balance in the partnership is $64,000, and Martin’s capital balance $61,000. Hewlett and Martin have agreed to share equally in income or loss. Hewlett and Martin agree to accept Black with a 25% interest. Black will invest $35,000 in the partnership. The bonus that is granted to Black equals:
A. $5,000.
B. $2,500.
C. $6,667.
D. $3,333.
E. $0, because Black must actually grant a bonus to Hewlett and Martin.
78. Masters, Hardy, and Rowen are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates income and losses equally among the partners. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Masters, $15,000; Hardy, $15,000; Rowen, $(2,000). After all the assets are sold and liabilities are paid, but before any contributions to cover any deficiencies, there is $28,000 in cash to be distributed. Rowen pays $2,000 to cover the deficiency in his account. The general journal entry to record the final distribution would be:
A. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; credit Cash $30,000.
B. Debit Masters, Capital $14,000; debit Hardy, Capital $14,000; credit Cash $28,000.
C. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; credit Rowen, Capital $2,000; credit Cash $28,000.
D. Debit Cash $28,000; debit Rowen, Capital $2,000; credit Masters, Capital $15,000; credit Hardy, Capital $15,000.
E. Debit Masters, Capital $9,334; debit Hardy, Capital $9,333; debit Rowen, Capital $9,333; credit Cash $28,000.
79. Masters, Hardy, and Rowen are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates income and losses equally among the partners. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Masters, $15,000; Hardy, $15,000; Rowen, $30,000. After all the assets are sold and liabilities are paid, but before any contributions to cover any deficiencies, there is $54,000 in cash to be distributed. The general journal entry to record the final distribution would be:
A. Debit Masters, Capital $18,000; debit Hardy, Capital $18,000; debit Rowen, Capital $18,000; credit Cash $54,000.
B. Debit Masters, Capital $13,500; debit Hardy, Capital $13,500; debit Rowen, Capital $27,000; credit Cash $54,000.
C. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; debit Rowen, Capital $30,000; credit Gain from Liquidation $6,000; credit Cash $54,000.
D. Debit Cash $54,000; credit Rowen, Capital $13,500; credit Masters, Capital $13,500; credit Hardy, Capital $27,000.
E. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; debit Rowen, Capital $30,000; credit Retained Earnings $6000; credit Cash $54,000.
80. When a partnership is liquidated:
A. Noncash assets are distributed to partners.
B. Any gain or loss on liquidation is allocated to the partner with the highest capital account balance.
C. Liabilities are paid or settled.
D. Any remaining cash is distributed to the partners equally.
E. The business may continue to operate.
81. A capital deficiency means that:
A. The partnership has a loss.
B. The partnership has more liabilities than assets.
C. At least one partner has a debit balance in his/her capital account.
D. At least one partner has a credit balance in his/her capital account.
E. The partnership has been sold at a loss.
82. When a partner is unable to pay a capital deficiency:
A. The partner must take out a loan to cover the deficient balance.
B. The deficiency is absorbed by the remaining partners before distribution of cash.
C. The partnership ends before distribution of cash.
D. The deficient partner is relieved of the liability.
E. The remaining partners must wait for the deficiency to be paid before cash is distributed.
83. Henry, Luther, and Gage are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates each partner 1/3 of all income and losses. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Henry, $45,000; Luther, $37,000; and Gage, $(5,000). After all assets are sold and liabilities are paid, there is $77,000 in cash to be distributed. Gage is unable to pay the deficiency. The journal entry to record the distribution should be:
A. Debit Henry, Capital $25,667; debit Luther, Capital $25,667; debit Gage, Capital $25,666; credit Cash $77,000.
B. Debit Henry, Capital $42,500; debit Luther, Capital $34,500; credit Cash $77,000.
C. Debit Henry, Capital $45,000; debit Luther, Capital $37,000; credit Gage, Capital $5,000; credit Cash $77,000.
D. Debit Cash $77,000, debit Gage, Capital $5,000, credit Henry, Capital $45,000, credit Luther, Capital $37,000.
E. Debit Cash $77,000; credit Henry, Capital $25,667; credit Luther, Capital $25,667; credit Gage, Capital $25,666.
84. Henry, Luther, and Gage are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates each partner 1/3 of all income and losses. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Henry, $45,000; Luther, $37,000; and Gage, $(5,000). After all assets are sold and liabilities are paid, there is $77,000 in cash to be distributed. Gage is unable to pay the deficiency. What amount of cash will Gage receive upon liquidation?
A. $25,667.
B. $20,667.
C. $30,667.
D. Gage will be invoiced for $5,000.
E. $0.
85. Fontaine and Monroe are forming a partnership. Fontaine invests a building that has a market value of $250,000; the partnership assumes responsibility for a $75,000 note secured by a mortgage on the property. Monroe invests $100,000 in cash and equipment that has a market value of $55,000. For the partnership, the amounts recorded for the building and for Fontaine’s Capital account are:
A. Building $250,000; Fontaine, Capital $250,000.
B. Building $175,000; Fontaine, Capital $175,000.
C. Building $250,000; Fontaine, Capital $75,000.
D. Building $250,000; Fontaine, Capital $175,000.
E. Building $175,000; Fontaine, Capital $75,000.
86. Fontaine and Monroe are forming a partnership. Fontaine invests a building that has a market value of $250,000; the partnership assumes responsibility for a $75,000 note secured by a mortgage on the property. Monroe invests $100,000 in cash and equipment that has a market value of $55,000. For the partnership, the amounts recorded for Fontaine’s Capital account and for Monroe’s Capital account are:
A. Fontaine, Capital $175; Monroe, Capital $45,000.
B. Fontaine, Capital $0; Monroe, Capital $100,000.
C. Fontaine, Capital $250,000; Monroe, Capital $100,000.
D. Fontaine, Capital $250,000; Monroe, Capital $155,000.
E. Fontaine, Capital $175,000; Monroe, Capital $155,000.
87. Fontaine and Monroe are forming a partnership. Fontaine invests a building that has a market value of $250,000; the partnership assumes responsibility for a $75,000 note secured by a mortgage on the property. Monroe invests $100,000 in cash and equipment that has a market value of $55,000. For the partnership, the amounts recorded for total assets and for total capital account are:
A. Total assets $405,000; total capital $330,000.
B. Total assets $350,000; total capital $350,000.
C. Total assets $350,000; total capital $275,000.
D. Total assets $305,000; total capital $230,000.
E. Total assets $405,000; total capital $305,000.
88. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income or loss division to be based on the ratio of capital invested. If the partnership reports income of $150,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to Cox’s capital account?
A. $50,000.
B. $64,286.
C. $45,000.
D. $36,000.
E. $60,000.
89. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income or loss division to be based on the ratio of capital invested. If the partnership reports income of $150,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to Lee’s capital account?
A. $50,000.
B. $67,500.
C. $45,000.
D. $54,000.
E. $60,000.
90. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for a 5% interest allowance on the partner’s capital balances with the remaining income or loss to be allocated equally. If the partnership reports income of $150,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to North’s capital account?
A. $50,000.
B. $63,500.
C. $61,500.
D. $47,500.
E. $45,000.
91. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for a 5% interest allowance on the partner’s capital balances with the remaining income or loss to be allocated equally. If the partnership reports income of $174,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to Lee’s capital account?
A. $58,000.
B. $57,000.
C. $61,500.
D. $55,500.
E. $48,000.
92. Mace and Bowen are partners and share equally in income or loss. Mace’s current capital balance is $135,000 and Bowen’s is $120,000. Mace and Bowen agree to accept Kent with a 30% interest in the partnership. Kent invests $115,000 in the partnership. The amount credited to Kent’s capital account is:
A. $111,000.
B. $115,000.
C. $92,500.
D. $120,000.
E. $119,000.
93. Mace and Bowen are partners and share equally in income or loss. Mace’s current capital balance is $135,000 and Bowen’s is $120,000. Mace and Bowen agree to accept Kent with a 30% interest in the partnership. Kent invests $115,000 in the partnership. The balances in Mace’s and Bowen’s capital accounts after admission of the new partner equal:
A. Mace $135,000; Bowen $120,000.
B. Mace $137,000; Bowen $122,000.
C. Mace $133,000; Bowen $118,000.
D. Mace $139,000; Bowen $120,000.
E. Mace $135,000; Bowen $124,000.
94. Peters and Chong are partners and share equally in income or loss. Peters’ current capital balance is $140,000 and Chong’s is $130,000. Peters and Chong agree to accept Aaron with a 30% interest in the partnership. Aaron invests $98,000 in the partnership. The balances in Peters’s and Chong’s capital accounts after admission of the new partner equal:
A. Peters $140,000; Chong $130,000.
B. Peters $146,200; Chong $136,200.
C. Peters $145,000; Chong $135,000.
D. Peters $133,800; Chong $123,800.
E. Peters $166,027; Chong $156,027.
95. Peters and Chong are partners and share equally in income or loss. Peters’ current capital balance is $140,000 and Chong’s is $130,000. Peters and Chong agree to accept Aaron with a 30% interest in the partnership. Aaron invests $98,000 in the partnership. The amount credited to Aaron’s capital account is:
A. $81,000.
B. $102,600.
C. $110,400.
D. $98,000.
E. $114,533.
96. Peters, Chong, and Aaron are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates each partner an equal share of all income and losses. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Peters, $54,000; Chong, $42,000; and Aaron, $(2,000). After all assets are sold and liabilities are paid, there is $94,000 in cash to be distributed. Aaron is unable to pay the deficiency. The journal entry to record the distribution should be:
A. Debit Peters, Capital $54,000; debit Chong, Capital $40,000; credit Cash $94,000.
B. Debit Peters, Capital $54,000; debit Chong, Capital $42,000; credit Cash $96,000.
C. Debit Peters, Capital $53,000; debit Chong, Capital $41,000; credit Cash $94,000.
D. Debit Cash $94,000, debit Aaron, Capital $2,000, credit Peters, Capital $54,000, credit Chong, Capital $42,000.
E. Debit Cash $94,000; credit Peters, Capital $47,000; credit Chong, Capital $47,000.
97. Barber and Atkins are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Barber’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $285,000, and Atkins’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $370,000. The partnership had net income of $250,000 for the year. Barber withdrew $90,000 during the year and Atkins withdrew $100,000. What is Barber’s ending equity?
A. $357,500
B. $362,500
C. $445,000
D. $320,000
E. $195,000
98. Barber and Atkins are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Barber’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $285,000, and Atkins’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $370,000. The partnership had net income of $250,000 for the year. Barber withdrew $90,000 during the year and Atkins withdrew $100,000. What is Barber’s return on equity?
A. 41.3%
B. 43.9%
C. 32.7%
D. 33.8%
E. 36.5%
99. Barber and Atkins are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Barber’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $285,000, and Atkins’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $370,000. The partnership had net income of $250,000 for the year. Barber withdrew $90,000 during the year and Atkins withdrew $100,000. What is Atkins’s return on equity?
A. 41.3%
B. 43.9%
C. 32.7%
D. 33.8%
E. 36.5%
100. Fellows and Marshall are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Fellows’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $185,000, and Marshall’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $260,000. The partnership had net income of $350,000 for the year. Fellows withdrew $80,000 during the year and Marshall withdrew $70,000. What is Marshall’s return on equity?
A. 67.3%
B. 60.3%
C. 78.7%
D. 54.3%
E. 56.0%
101. If a company wants to protect its three investors against personal liability risk, which of the following business forms would not be a suitable option?
A. C Corporation
B. S Corporation
C. Limited liability partnership
D. Partnership
E. Limited liability company
102. Reno contributed $104,000 in cash plus equipment valued at $27,000 to the RD Partnership. The journal entry to record the transaction for the partnership is:
A. Debit Cash $104,000; debit Equipment $27,000; credit RD Partnership, Capital $131,000.
B. Debit Cash $104,000; debit Equipment $27,000; credit Common Stock $131,000.
C. Debit Cash $104,000; debit Equipment $27,000; credit Reno, Capital $131,000.
D. Debit Reno, Capital $131,000; credit RD Partnership, Capital $131,000.
E. Debit RD Partnership, Capital $131,000; credit Reno, Capital $131,000.
103. Bloom and Plant organize a partnership on January 1. Bloom’s initial investment consists of $800 cash, $1,700 equipment and a $500 note payable reflecting a bank loan for the new business. Plant’s initial investment is cash of $2,000. These amounts are the values agreed on by both partners. The journal entry to record Bloom’s investment is:
A. Debit Cash $800; debit Equipment $1,700; credit Note Payable $500; credit Bloom, Capital $2,000.
B. Debit Cash $2,000; credit Bloom, Capital $2,000.
C. Debit Cash $800; debit Equipment $1,700; credit Bloom, Capital $2,500.
D. Debit Cash $800; debit Equipment $1,200; credit Bloom, Capital $2,000.
E. Debit Bloom, Capital $3,000; credit Common Stock $3,000.
104. Bloom and Plant organize a partnership on January 1. Bloom’s initial investment consists of $800 cash, $1,700 equipment and a $500 note payable reflecting a bank loan for the new business. Plant’s initial investment is cash of $2,000. These amounts are the values agreed on by both partners. The journal entry to record Plant’s investment is:
A. Debit Cash $1,500; debit Note Payable $500; credit Plant, Capital $2,000.
B. Debit Cash $2,000; credit Note Payable $500, credit Plant, Capital $1,500.
C. Debit Bloom, Capital $2,000; credit Cash $2,000.
D. Debit Cash $2,500; credit Note Payable $500; credit Plant, Capital $2,500.
E. Debit Cash $2,000; credit Plant, Capital $2,000.
105. Wallace and Simpson formed a partnership with Wallace contributing $60,000 and Simpson contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. The partnership had income of $150,000 for its first year of operation. When the Income Summary is closed, the journal entry to allocate partner income is:
A. Debit Income Summary $150,000; credit Wallace, Capital $75,000; credit Simpson, Capital $75,000.
B. Debit Wallace, Capital $75,000; debit Simpson, Capital $75,000; credit Income Summary $150,000.
C. Debit Income Summary $150,000; credit Wallace, Capital $90,000; credit Simpson, Capital $60,000.
D. Debit Cash $150,000; credit Wallace, Capital $90,000; credit Simpson, Capital $60,000.
E. Debit Wallace, Capital $90,000; debit Simpson, Capital $60,000; credit Cash $150,000.
106. Wallace and Simpson formed a partnership with Wallace contributing $60,000 and Simpson contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. Wallace sold one-half of his partnership interest to Prince for $55,000 when his capital balance was $78,000. The partnership would record the admission of Prince into the partnership as:
A. Debit Wallace, Capital $55,000; credit Prince, Capital $55,000.
B. Debit Wallace, Capital $39,000; credit Prince, Capital $39,000.
C. Debit Prince, Capital $55,000; credit Wallace, Capital $55,000.
D. Debit Wallace, Capital $30,000; credit Prince, Capital $30,000.
E. Debit Wallace, Capital $39,000; debit Cash $16,000; credit Prince, Capital $55,000.
107. Wallace, Simpson, and Prince are partners and share income and losses in a 3:4:3 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are Wallace, $68,000; Simpson, $90,000; and Prince, $42,000. Royal is admitted to the partnership on July 1 with a 20% equity and invests $50,000. The partnership would record the admission of Royal into the partnership as:
A. Debit Wallace, Capital $15,000; debit Simpson, Capital, $20,000; debit Prince, Capital $15,000; credit Royal, Capital $50,000.
B. Debit Cash $20,000; credit Prince, Capital $20,000.
C. Debit Cash $40,000; debit Wallace, Capital $3,000; debit Simpson, Capital, $4,000; debit Prince, Capital $3,000; credit Royal, Capital $50,000.
D. Debit Cash $50,000; credit Royal, Capital $50,000.
E. Debit Cash $50,000; credit Simpson, Capital $10,000, credit Royal, Capital $40,000.
Matching Questions
108. Match each of the following terms with the appropriate definitions.
1. The legal relationship among partners whereby each partner can commit or bind the partnership to any contract within the scope of the partnership’s business. Statement of partners’ equity ____
2. A corporation with 100 or fewer stockholders that can elect to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes but retain the same limited liability as other corporations. Limited partnership ____
3. The legal relationship among general partners that makes each of them personally responsible for paying the debts of the partnership if the partnership cannot pay. Limited liability partnership ____
4. A financial statement that shows total capital balances at the beginning of the period, any additional investment by partners, the income or loss of the period, the partners’ withdrawals, and the ending capital balances. Unlimited liability of partners ____
5. A partnership that protects innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from the acts of another partner. Partnership contract ____
6. A corporation that does not qualify for nor elect to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes and therefore is subject to income taxes. Partnership ____
7. A partnership that has two classes of partners, limited partners and general partners. Limited partners have no personal liability beyond the amount they invest in the partnership, and have no active role except as specified in the partnership agreement. General partner ____
8. The agreement between partners that sets terms under which the affairs of the partnership are conducted. Mutual agency ____
9. A partner who assumes unlimited liability for the debts of the partnership. C corporation ____
10. An unincorporated association of two or more persons to pursue a business for profit as co-owners. S corporation ____
Short Answer Questions
109. Identify and discuss the key characteristics of partnerships. Also, identify other organizations that possess partnership characteristics.
110. Define the partner return on equity ratio and explain how a specific partner would use this ratio.
111. How are partners’ investments in a partnership recorded?
112. Discuss the options for the allocation of income and loss among partners, including with and without a partnership agreement.
113. What are the ways that a new partner can be admitted to an existing partnership? Explain how to account for the admission of the new partner under each of these circumstances.
114. What are the ways a partner can withdraw from a partnership? Explain how to account for the withdrawal of a current partner from a partnership.
115. Explain the steps involved in the liquidation of a partnership.
116. What factors should be considered before establishing a partnership?
Essay Questions
117. Cinema Products LP is organized as a limited partnership that sells movie props. Information related to capital balances is given below. Compute the partner return on equity for each limited partner. How would each partner evaluate the success of the partnership? What would you recommend the partners do with respect to additional investments or withdrawals?
Turner Kelly Total
Capital balance, beginning of year 890,000 570,000 1,460,000
Net income for current year 85,000 65,000 150,000
Withdrawals for current year 40,000 25,000 65,000
118. Cinema Products LP is organized as a limited partnership that sells movie props. Information related to the capital balances is given below. Compute the partnership return on equity.
Turner Kelly Total
Capital balance, beginning of year 890,000 570,000 1,460,000
Net income for current year 85,000 65,000 150,000
Withdrawals for current year 40,000 25,000 65,000
119. Caroline Meeks and Charlie Fox decide to form a partnership on August 1. Meeks invests the following assets and liabilities in the new partnership:
Market Value
Land $80,000
Building 250,000
Note payable 114,000
The note payable is associated with the building and the partnership will assume responsibility for the loan. Fox invested $100,000 in cash and $95,000 in equipment in the new partnership. Prepare the journal entries to record the two partners’ original investments in the new partnership.
120. Montez and Flair formed a partnership. Montez contributed $15,000 cash and accounts receivable worth $11,000. Flair contributed cash of $5,000; inventory valued at $16,000; and supplies valued at $2,000. Prepare the journal entries to record each partner’s investment in the new partnership.
121. MacArthur, Strong, and Viet form a partnership. MacArthur contributes $190,000 cash and Strong contributes $200,000 in cash. Viet contributes equipment worth $215,000. Prepare the single journal entry to record the formation of this partnership.
122. Ranger and Sol formed a partnership with capital contributions of $150,000 and $180,000, respectively. Their partnership agreement called for Ranger to receive a $60,000 annual salary allowance. They also agreed to allow each partner a share of income equal to 10% of their initial capital investments. The remaining income or loss is to be divided equally. If the net income for the current year is $110,000, what are Ranger’s and Sol’s respective shares?
123. Bannister invested $110,000 and Wilder invested $99,500 in a new partnership. They agreed to an annual interest allowance of 10% on the partners’ beginning-year capital balance, with the balance of income or loss to be divided equally. Under this agreement, what are the income or loss shares of the partners if the annual partnership income is $202,000?
124. Bannister invested $110,000 and Wilder invested $99,000 in a new partnership. Their partnership agreement called for Wilder to receive a $70,000 annual salary allowance. They also agreed to an annual interest allowance of 5% on the partners’ beginning-year capital balance, with the balance of income or loss to be divided equally. Under this agreement, what are the income or loss shares of the partners if the annual partnership income is $82,000?
125. Bannister invested $110,000 and Wilder invested $99,000 in a new partnership. Their partnership agreement called for Wilder to receive a $70,000 annual salary allowance. Under this agreement, what are the income or loss shares of the partners if the annual partnership income is $90,000?
126. Fallon and Springer formed a partnership on January 1. Fallon contributed $90,000 cash and equipment with a market value of $60,000. Springer’s investment consisted of: cash, $30,000; inventory, $20,000; all at market values. Partnership net income for Year 1 and Year 2 was $75,000 and $120,000, respectively.
1. Determine each partner’s share of the net income for each year, assuming each of the following independent situations:
(a) Income is divided based on the partners’ failure to sign an agreement.
(b) Income is divided based on a 2:1 ratio (Fallon: Springer).
(c) Income is divided based on the ratio of the partners’ original capital investments.
(d) Income is divided based on interest allowance of 12% on the original capital investments; salary allowance to Fallon of $30,000 and Springer of $25,000; and the remainder to be divided equally.
2. Prepare the journal entry to record the allocation of the Year 1 income under alternative (d) above.
127. Lin and Coral invested $99,000 and $126,000, respectively, in a partnership they began one year ago. Assuming the partnership earned $120,000 during the current year; compute the share of the net income each partner should receive under each of these independent assumptions.
1. The partnership contract specifies salary allowances of $45,000 to Lin and $60,000 to Coral, and any balance shared equally.
Lin Coral Allocated
Net Income
Salary allowance
Remainder
Allocation of remainder
Total
2. The partnership contract specifies salary allowances of $45,000 to Lin and $60,000 to Coral, interest allowance of 10% on the partners’ beginning capital balance for the year.
Lin Coral Allocated
Net Income
Salary allowance
Interest allowance
Remainder
Allocation of remainder
Total
128. Glade, Marker, and Walters are partners with beginning-year capital balances of $100,000, $50,000, and $50,000, respectively. Partnership net income for the year is $84,000. Make the necessary journal entry to close Income Summary to the capital accounts if:
a. Partners agree to divide income based on their beginning-year capital balances.
b. Partners agree to divide income based on the ratio of 5:3:2 (Glade:Marker:Walters), respectively.
c. Partnership agreement is silent as to division of income and less.
129. Glade, Marker, and Walters are partners with beginning-year capital balances of $250,000, $150,000, and $100,000, respectively. Partnership net income for the year is $192,000. Make the necessary journal entry to close Income Summary to the capital accounts if partners agree to divide income based on their beginning-year capital balances.
130. Jakobs, Penn, and Lundt are partners with beginning-of-year capital balances of $400,000, $320,000, and $160,000, respectively. The partners agreed to share income and loss as follows: Salary of $30,000 to Jakobs, $50,000 to Penn, and $36,000 to Lundt. An interest allowance of 8% on beginning-of-year capital balances. Any remaining balance is to be divided equally. If partnership net income for the year is $190,000, determine each partner’s share and make the appropriate journal entry to close the Income Summary to the capital accounts.
131. Darien and Hayden agree to accept Kevin into their partnership. Kevin will contribute $22,000 in cash. Prepare the journal entry to record this transaction.
132. Palmer withdraws from the FAP Partnership. The remaining partners agree to buy out her share for her capital balance of $65,000. Prepare the journal entry to record the withdrawal from the partnership.
133. Lemon and Parks are partners. On October 1, Lemon’s capital balance is $75,000, and Parks’ capital balance is $125,000. With the partnership’s approval, Parks sells ½ of his partnership interest to Tambling for $70,000. Prepare the journal entry to record this transaction in the partnership records.
134. Leto and Duncan allow Gunner to purchase a 25% interest in their partnership for $30,000 cash. Gunner has exceptional talents that will enhance the partnership. Leto’s and Duncan’s capital account balances are $55,000 each. The partners have agreed to share income or loss equally. Prepare the general journal entry to record the admission of Lepley to the partnership.
135. Conklin plans to leave the CAP Partnership. The recorded value of his capital account is $48,000. The remaining partners Arthurs and Preston agree to pay Conklin $40,000 cash and Conklin accepts. The partners share income and loss equally. Prepare the general journal entry to record the withdrawal from the partnership.
136. Conklin plans to leave the CAP Partnership. The recorded balance in her capital account is $48,000. The remaining partners, Arthurs and Preston, agree to pay Conklin $58,000 cash and Conklin accepts. The partners share income and loss equally. Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.
137. Kramer and Jones allow Sanders to purchase a 25% interest in their partnership for $50,000 cash. Kramer and Jones both have capital balances of $55,000 each, and have agreed to share income and loss equally. Prepare the journal entry to record the admission of Sanders to the partnership.
138. The Redtail Partnership agrees to dissolve. The remaining cash balance after liquidating partnership assets and liabilities is $70,000. The final capital account balances are: Paulson, $35,000; Gray, $25,000; and Chang, $10,000. Prepare the journal entry to distribute the remaining cash to the partners.
139. The Redtail Partnership agrees to dissolve. The cash balance after selling all assets and paying all liabilities is $56,000. The final capital account balances are: Paulson, $33,000; Gray, $27,000; and Chang, ($4,000). Chang agrees to pay $4,000 cash from personal funds to settle his deficiency. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions required to dissolve this partnership.
140. The Redtail Partnership agrees to dissolve. The cash balance after selling all assets and paying all liabilities is $60,000. The final capital account balances are: Paulson, $35,000; Gray, $29,000; and Chang, ($4,000). Chang is unable to pay the capital deficiency. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions required to dissolve this partnership.
141. Sharon and Nancy formed a partnership by making capital contributions of $130,000 and $195,000 respectively. They predict annual partnership income of $230,000 and are considering the following alternative plans of sharing income and loss: (a) in the ratio of their initial capital investments; or (b) salary allowances of $40,000 to Sharon and $35,000 to Nancy; interest allowances of 12% on their initial capital investments; and the balance shared equally. Assuming that both partners put about the same amount of time into the business, which method of allocating income would be best?
142. Sharon and Nancy formed a partnership by making capital contributions of $130,000 and $195,000 respectively. The annual partnership income of $230,000 is to be allocated assuming a salary allowance of $40,000 to Sharon and $35,000 to Nancy; interest allowances of 12% on their initial capital investments; and the balance shared equally. Prepare the entries to record the initial capital investments, the allocation of net income, and close the partner’s withdrawal accounts assuming that Sharon withdrew $50,000 and Nancy withdrew $45,000.
143. Kramer and Feldman Company is organized as a partnership. At the prior year-end, Kramer’s equity balance was $352,000 and Feldman’s was $256,000. For the current year, partnership net income is $137,000 ($77,000 allocated to Kramer and $60,000 allocated to Feldman); withdrawals are $87,000 ($45,000 for Kramer and $42,000 for Feldman). Compute the total partnership return on equity and the individual partner return on equity ratios.
144. Masco, Short, and Henderson who are partners in the MSH Company share income and loss in a 2:2:1 ratio. They plan to liquidate their partnership. At liquidation, their balance sheet appears as follows. Prepare journal entries for (a) the sale of land and equipment sold as a package for $500,000, (b) the allocation of the gain or loss, (c) the payment of the liabilities, and (d) the distribution of cash to the individual partners.
MSH Company
Balance Sheet
January 31
Assets Liabilities and Equity
Cash $200,000 Accounts Payable $221,500
Equipment 200,000 Masco, Capital 210,000
Land 350,000 Short, Capital 178,000
Henderson, Capital 140,500
Total assets $750,000 Total liabilities and equity $750,000
145. Tower, Knight, and Spears are partners who share income and loss in a 3:2:2 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Tower, $332,000; Knight, $124,000; and Spears, $214,000. Spears decides to withdraw from the partnership, and the partners agree not to have the assets revalued upon Spears’ retirement. Prepare journal entries to record Spears’ withdrawal from the partnership under each of the following separate assumptions: Spears (a) sells his interest to Conner for $200,000 after Tower and Knight approve the entry of Conner as a partner; (b) is paid $214,000 in partnership cash for his equity; (c) is paid $205,000 in partnership cash for his equity; (d) is paid $220,000 in partnership cash for his equity.
146. Tower, Knight, and Spears are partners who share income and loss in a 4:2:2 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Tower, $292,000; Knight, $114,000; and Spears, $194,000. Damsel is admitted to the partnership on March 1 with a 25% equity. Prepare the journal entries to record Damsel’s entry into the partnership under each of the following separate assumptions: Damsel invests (a) $200,000; (b) $180,000; and (c) $240,000.
147. On May 1, Gosworth and Jordan formed a partnership. Gosworth contributed cash of $100,000 and equipment valued at $142,000. Jordan contributed land valued at $130,000 and a building valued at $250,000. The partnership also assumed responsibility for Jordan’s $120,000 long-term note payable associated with the land and building. The partners agreed to share income as follows: Gosworth is to receive a salary allowance of $38,000, both are to receive an annual interest allowance of 8% of their beginning-year capital investments, and any remaining income or loss is to be shared equally. During the year, Gosworth withdrew $40,000 and Jordan withdrew $42,000 cash. After the adjusting and closing entries are made to the revenue and expense accounts at the end of the year, the Income Summary account had a credit balance of $140,000. Prepare the journal entries to record (a) the partners’ initial capital investments, (b) their cash withdrawals, and (c) closing of both the Withdrawals and Income Summary accounts.
148. Mesner’s and Sanchez’s company is organized as a partnership. At the prior year-end, Mesner’s equity balance was $258,000 and Sanchez’s was $212,000. For the current year, partnership net income is $125,000 ($75,000 allocated to Mesner and $50,000 allocated to Sanchez); withdrawals are $77,000 ($40,000 for Mesner and $37,000 for Sanchez). Compute the total partnership return on equity and the individual partner return on equity ratios.
Fill in the Blank Questions
149. The life of a partnership is ____________________ in duration.
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150. A ________________ is an unincorporated association of two or more people to pursue a business for profit as co-owners.
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151. __________________ means that partners can commit or bind the partnership to any contract within the scope of the partnership business.
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152. __________________ implies that each partner in a partnership can be called on to personally pay a partnership’s debts.
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153. A partnership that has at least two classes of partners, general and limited, allows the limited partners to have no personal liability beyond the amounts they invest in the partnership, and the limited partners have no active role except as specified in the partnership agreement is a ___________________ partnership.
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154. A partnership designed to protect innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from the acts of other partners is a ________________________ partnership.
________________________________________
155. A relatively new form of business organization that protects partners with limited liability, allows limited partners to assume an active management role, and is taxed as a partnership is a ______________________________.
________________________________________
156. Partners in a partnership are not taxed on their withdrawals, but rather on _____________________________.
________________________________________
157. Partner net income divided by average partner equity equals ______________________.
________________________________________
158. When a partner invests in a partnership, his/her capital account is __________ for the invested amount.
________________________________________
159. During the closing process, partner’s capital accounts are _______________ for their share of net income and _________________ for their share of net loss.
________________________________________
160. During the closing process, each partner’s withdrawals account is closed to _________________________.
________________________________________
161. If partners agree on how to share income, but say nothing about losses, then losses are shared ___________________.
________________________________________
162. A partner can be admitted into a partnership by _________________________ or by __________________________________.
________________________________________
163. If a partner withdraws from a partnership and the recorded value of his or her equity is overstated, then a bonus goes to _________________________; if the recorded value of the withdrawing partner’s equity is understated, then a bonus goes to ____________________.
________________________________________
164. At least one partner having a debit balance in his/her capital account at the point of the final distribution of cash is known as a _________________________.
________________________________________
Chapter 12 Accounting for Partnerships Answer Key
True / False Questions
1. A partnership has a limited life.
TRUE
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2. A partnership is an incorporated association of two or more people to pursue a business for profit as co-owners.
FALSE
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3. Mutual agency means each partner can commit or bind the partnership to any contract within the scope of the partnership business.
TRUE
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4. Accounting procedures for both C corporations and S corporations are the same in all aspects.
FALSE
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5. Partners in a partnership are taxed on the partnership income, not the amounts they withdraw from the partnership.
TRUE
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6. Limited liability partnerships are designed to protect innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from the acts of another partner.
TRUE
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7. A partnership may allocate salary allowances to the partners reflecting the relative value of services provided.
TRUE
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Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
8. In a limited partnership the general partner has unlimited liability.
TRUE
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9. Partner return on equity can be used by each partner to help decide whether additional investment or withdrawal of resources is best for that partner.
TRUE
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Topic: Partner Return on Equity
10. Feldt is a partner in Feldt & Dodson Company. Feldt’s share of the partnership income is $18,600 and her average partnership equity is $155,000. Her partner return on equity equals 8.33.
FALSE
Partner Return on Equity = Partnership Income/Average Partnership Equity
Partner Return on Equity = $18,600/$155,000 = 0.12 = 12%
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11. When partners invest in a partnership, their capital accounts are debited for the amount invested.
FALSE
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12. Partners’ withdrawals are debited to their separate withdrawals accounts.
TRUE
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13. Partners can invest assets but not liabilities into a partnership.
FALSE
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14. The withdrawals account of each partner is closed to retained earnings at the end of the accounting period.
FALSE
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15. In closing the accounts at the end of a period, the partners’ capital accounts are credited for their share of the partnership net income or debited for their share of the partnership loss.
TRUE
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16. In the absence of a partnership agreement, the law says that income of a partnership will be shared equally by the partners.
TRUE
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Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
17. Salary allowances are reported as salaries expense on a partnership income statement.
FALSE
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Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
18. The statement of changes in partners’ equity shows the beginning balance in retained earnings, plus investments, less withdrawals, plus the income (or less the loss) and the ending balance in retained earnings.
FALSE
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19. The equity section of the balance sheet of a partnership can report the separate capital account balances of each partner.
TRUE
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20. Even if partners devote their time and services to their partnership, their salaries are not expenses on the income statement.
TRUE
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21. If the partners agree on a formula to share income and say nothing about losses, then the losses are shared using the same formula.
TRUE
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Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
22. Assume that the M & L partnership agreement gave March 60% and Ludwig 40% of partnership income and losses. The partnership lost $27,000 in the current period. This implies that March’s share of the loss equals $16,200, and Ludwig’s share equals $10,800.
TRUE
March’s Share of Loss = Net Loss * Allocation Percentage
March’s Share of Loss = $27,000 * 60% = $16,200
Ludwig’s Share of Loss = Net Loss * Allocation Percentage
Ludwig’s Share of Loss = $27,000 * 40% = $10,800
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Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
23. When a partner leaves a partnership, the present partnership ends.
TRUE
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Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
24. To buy into an existing partnership, the new partner must contribute cash to the partnership.
FALSE
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Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
25. When a partner leaves a partnership, the present partnership ends, but the business can still continue to operate.
TRUE
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26. Assets invested by a partner into a partnership become the property of the business.
TRUE
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Topic: Organizing a Partnership
27. Admitting a partner by accepting assets is a personal transaction between one or more current partners and the new partner.
FALSE
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28. Current partners usually require any new partner to pay a bonus for the privilege of joining when the current value of a partnership is greater than the recorded amounts of equity.
TRUE
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29. When a partner leaves a partnership, the withdrawing partner is entitled to a bonus if the recorded equity is overstated.
FALSE
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30. When a partnership is liquidated, its business is ended.
TRUE
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Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
31. A capital deficiency exists when at least one partner has a debit balance in his or her capital account at the point of final cash distribution during liquidation.
TRUE
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32. A capital deficiency can arise from liquidation losses, excessive withdrawals before liquidation, or recurring losses in prior periods.
TRUE
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33. If a partner is unable to cover a deficiency and the other partners absorb the deficiency, then the partner with the deficiency is thus relieved of all liability.
FALSE
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34. If at the time of partnership liquidation, a partner has a $5,000 capital deficiency and pays the partnership $5,000 out of personal assets to cover the deficiency, then that partner is entitled to share in the final distribution of cash.
FALSE
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Multiple Choice Questions
35. An unincorporated association of two or more persons to pursue a business for profit as co-owners is a:
A. Partnership.
B. Proprietorship.
C. Contractual company.
D. Mutual agency.
E. Voluntary organization.
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Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
36. Advantages of a partnership include:
A. Limited life.
B. Mutual agency.
C. Unlimited liability.
D. Co-ownership of property.
E. Voluntary association.
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37. A partnership agreement:
A. Is not binding unless it is in writing.
B. Is the same as a limited liability partnership.
C. Is binding even if it is not in writing.
D. Does not generally address the issue of the rights and duties of the partners.
E. Is also called the articles of incorporation.
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38. Mutual agency means
A. Creditors can apply their claims to partners’ personal assets.
B. Partners are taxed on partnership withdrawals.
C. All partners must agree before the partnership can act.
D. The partnership has a limited life.
E. A partner can commit or bind the partnership in any contract within the scope of the partnership business.
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39. A partnership that has two classes of partners, general and limited, where the limited partners have no personal liability beyond the amounts they invest in the partnership, and no active role in the partnership, except as specified in the partnership agreement is a:
A. Mutual agency partnership.
B. Limited partnership.
C. Limited liability partnership.
D. General partnership.
E. Limited liability company.
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40. A partnership designed to protect innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from acts of another partner is a(n):
A. Partnership.
B. Limited partnership.
C. Limited liability partnership.
D. General partnership.
E. Unlimited liability company.
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41. Mutual agency implies that each partner in a partnership is a fully authorized agent of the partnership. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the authority of a partner to bind the partnership in dealings with third parties?
A. The partner’s authority must be derived from the partnership agreement.
B. The partner’s authority may be effectively limited by a formal resolution of the other partners, even if third parties are not aware of that limitation.
C. Only a partner with a majority interest in a partnership has the authority to represent the partnership to third parties.
D. A partner has authority to deal with third parties on the behalf of the other partners only if he has written permission to do so.
E. A partner may be able to legally bind the partnership to actions even if the other partners are unaware of his actions.
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Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
42. Pat and Nicole formed Here & There as a limited liability company. Unless the member owners elect to be treated otherwise, the Internal Revenue Service will tax the LLC as:
A. An S corporation.
B. A C corporation.
C. A non-taxable entity.
D. A joint venture.
E. A partnership.
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43. A partnership in which all partners have mutual agency and unlimited liability is called:
A. Limited partnership.
B. Limited liability partnership.
C. General partnership.
D. S corporation.
E. Limited liability company.
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Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
44. Carter Pearson is a partner in Event Promoters. His beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $55,000, and his ending partnership capital balance for the current year is $62,000. His share of this year’s partnership income was $6,250. What is his partner return on equity?
A. 5.34%
B. 8.93%
C. 10.08%
D. 11.36%
E. 10.68%
Partner Return on Equity = Partners’ Income/Average Partnership Equity
Partner Return on Equity = $6,250[/($55,000 + $62,000)/2] = 0.1068 = 10.68%
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Topic: Partner Return on Equity
45. Design Services is organized as a limited partnership, with Miko Toori as one of its partners. Miko’s capital account began the year with a balance of $35,000. During the year, Miko’s share of the partnership income was $7,500, and Miko received $4,000 in distributions from the partnership. What is Miko’s partner return on equity?
A. 10.2%
B. 22.7%
C. 19.5%
D. 20.4%
E. 21.4%
Miko’s Ending Equity = Beginning Equity + Share of Income – Distributions
Miko’s Ending Equity = $35,000 + $7,500 – $4,000 = $38,500
Partner Return on Equity = Partners’ Income/Average Partnership Equity
Partner Return on Equity = $7,500/[($35,000 + $38,500)/2] = 0.204 = 20.4%
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Topic: Partner Return on Equity
46. The following information is available regarding Grace Smit’s capital account in Enterprise Consulting Group, a general partnership, for a recent year:
Beginning of the year balance $22,000
Share of partnership income $8,500
Withdrawals made during the year $6,000
What is Smit’s partner return on equity during the year in question?
A. 36.6%
B. 34.7%
C. 10.8%
D. 11.4%
E. 55.7%
Smit’s Ending Equity = Beginning Equity + Share of Income – Distributions
Smit’s Ending Equity = $22,000 + $8,500 – $6,000 = $24,500
Partner Return on Equity = Partners’ Income/Average Partnership Equity
Partner Return on Equity = $8,500/[($22,000 + $24,500)/2] = 0.366 = 36.6%
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Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
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47. Partnership accounting does not:
A. Use a capital account for each partner.
B. Use a withdrawals account for each partner.
C. Allocate net income to each partner according to the partnership agreement.
D. Allocate net loss to each partner according to the partnership agreement.
E. Tax the business entity.
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48. Partnership accounting is the same as accounting for:
A. A sole proprietorship.
B. A corporation.
C. A sole proprietorship, except that separate capital and withdrawal accounts are kept for each partner.
D. An S corporation.
E. A corporation, except that retained earnings is used to keep track of partners’ withdrawals.
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Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
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49. Partners’ withdrawals of assets are:
A. Credited to their withdrawals accounts.
B. Debited to their withdrawals accounts.
C. Credited to their retained earnings.
D. Debited to their retained earnings.
E. Debited to their asset accounts.
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Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
50. The withdrawals account of each partner is:
A. Closed to that partner’s capital account with a credit.
B. Closed to that partner’s capital account with a debit.
C. A permanent account that is not closed.
D. Credited with that partner’s share of net income.
E. Debited with that partner’s share of net loss.
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Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
51. R. Stetson contributed $14,000 in cash plus office equipment valued at $7,000 to the SJ Partnership. The journal entry to record the transaction for the partnership is:
A. Debit Cash $14,000; debit Office Equipment $7,000; credit R Stetson, Capital $21,000.
B. Debit Cash $14,000; debit Office Equipment $7,000; credit SJ Partnership, Capital $21,000.
C. Debit SJ Partnership $21,000; credit R. Stetson, Capital $21,000.
D. Debit R. Stetson, Capital $21,000; credit SJ Partnership, Capital $21,000.
E. Debit Cash $14,000; debit Office Equipment $7,000; credit Common Stock $21,000.
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Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
52. T. Andrews contributed $14,000 in to the T & B Partnership. The journal entry to record the transaction for the partnership is:
A. Debit Cash $14,000; credit T & B Partnership, Capital $14,000.
B. Debit Cash $14,000; credit T. Andrews, Capital $14,000.
C. Debit T & B Partnership $14,000; credit T. Andrews, Capital $14,000.
D. Debit T. Andrews, Capital $14,000; credit T & B Partnership, Capital $14,000.
E. Debit Cash $14,000; credit Common Stock $14,000.
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Topic: Organizing a Partnership
53. Forman and Berry are forming a partnership. Forman will invest a building that currently is being used by another business owned by Forman. The building has a market value of $80,000. Also, the partnership will assume responsibility for a $20,000 note secured by a mortgage on that building. Berry will invest $50,000 cash. For the partnership, the amounts to be recorded for the building and for Forman’s Capital account are:
A. Building, $80,000 and Forman, Capital, $80,000.
B. Building, $60,000 and Forman, Capital, $60,000.
C. Building, $60,000 and Forman, Capital, $50,000.
D. Building, $80,000 and Forman, Capital, $60,000.
E. Building, $60,000 and Forman, Capital, $80,000.
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Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
54. Maxwell and Smart are forming a partnership. Maxwell is investing a building that has a market value of $180,000. However, the building carries a $56,000 mortgage that will be assumed by the partnership. Smart is investing $120,000 cash. The balance of Maxwell’s Capital account will be:
A. $180,000.
B. $124,000.
C. $56,000.
D. $64,000.
E. $60,000.
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Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
55. Harvey and Quick have decided to form a partnership. Harvey is going to contribute a depreciable asset to the partnership as his equity contribution to the partnership. The following information regarding the asset to be contributed by Harvey is available:
Historical cost of the asset $76,000
Accumulated depreciation on the asset $40,000
Note payable secured by the asset* $18,000
Agreed-upon market value of the asset $45,000
*will be assumed by the partnership
Based on this information, Harvey’s beginning equity balance in the partnership will be:
A. $76,000
B. $36,000
C. $18,000
D. $27,000
E. $45,000
Beginning Equity = Market Value of the Asset – Debt Assumed by the Partnership
Beginning Equity = $45,000 – $18,000 = $27,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
56. Dalworth and Minor have decided to form a partnership. Minor is going to contribute a depreciable asset to the partnership as her equity contribution to the partnership. The following information regarding the asset to be contributed by Minor is available:
Historical cost of the asset $276,000
Accumulated depreciation on the asset $140,000
Note payable secured by the asset and assumed by the partnership $118,000
Agreed-upon market value of the asset $245,000
Based on this information, Minor’s beginning equity balance in the partnership will be:
A. $276,000
B. $158,000
C. $136,000
D. $127,000
E. $18,000
Beginning Equity = Market Value of the Asset – Debt Assumed by the Partnership
Beginning Equity = $245,000 – $118,000 = $127,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
57. In the absence of a partnership agreement, the law says that income (and loss) should be allocated based on:
A. A fractional basis.
B. The ratio of capital investments.
C. Salary allowances.
D. Equal shares.
E. Interest allowances.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
58. In a partnership agreement, if the partners agreed to an interest allowance of 10% annually on each partner’s investment, the interest allowance:
A. Is ignored when earnings are not sufficient to pay interest.
B. Can make up for unequal capital contributions.
C. Is an expense of the business.
D. Must be paid because the partnership contract has unlimited life.
E. Legally becomes a liability of the general partner.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
59. Wheadon, Davis, and Singer formed a partnership with Wheadon contributing $60,000, Davis contributing $50,000 and Singer contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement called for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. If the partnership had income of $75,000 for its first year of operation, what amount of income (rounded to the nearest thousand) would be credited to Singer’s capital account?
A. $20,000.
B. $25,000.
C. $30,000.
D. $40,000.
E. $75,000.
Singer’s Share of Income = Partnership Income * Ratio of Capital Investments
Singer’s Share of Income = $75,000 * [$40,000/($60,000 + $50,000 + $40,000)]
Singer’s Share of Income = $75,000 * ($40,000/$150,000) = $20,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
60. Wheadon, Davis, and Singer formed a partnership with Wheadon contributing $60,000, Davis contributing $50,000 and Singer contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement called for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. If the partnership had income of $75,000 for its first year of operation, what amount of income (rounded to the nearest thousand) would be credited to Wheadon’s capital account?
A. $20,000.
B. $25,000.
C. $30,000.
D. $40,000.
E. $75,000.
Wheadon’s Share of Income = Partnership Income * Ratio of Capital Investments
Wheadon’s Share of Income = $75,000 * [$60,000/($60,000 + $50,000 + $40,000)]
Wheadon’s Share of Income = $75,000 * ($60,000/$150,000) = $30,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
61. Christie and Jergens formed a partnership with capital contributions of $300,000 and $400,000, respectively. Their partnership agreement calls for Christie to receive a $60,000 per year salary. Also, each partner is to receive an interest allowance equal to 10% of a partner’s beginning capital investments. The remaining income or loss is to be divided equally. If the net income for the current year is $135,000, then Christie and Jergens’s respective shares are:
A. $67,500; $67,500.
B. $92,500; $42,500.
C. $57,857; $77,143.
D. $90,000; $40,000.
E. $35,000; $100,000.
Christie Jergens Total
Net income $135,000
Salary allowance $60,000 (60,000)
Interest allowance 30,000 $40,000 (70,000)
Balance of income 5,000
Balance divided equally 2,500 2,500 (5,000)
Total $92,500 $42,500 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
62. Farmer and Taylor formed a partnership with capital contributions of $200,000 and $250,000, respectively. Their partnership agreement calls for Farmer to receive a $70,000 per year salary. The remaining income or loss is to be divided equally. If the net income for the current year is $135,000, then Farmer and Taylor’s respective shares are:
A. $67,500; $67,500.
B. $130,000; $5,000.
C. $106,140; $28,860.
D. $90,000; $45,000.
E. $102,500; $32,500.
Farmer Taylor Total
Net income $135,000
Salary allowance $70,000 (70,000)
Balance of income 65,000
Balance divided equally 32,500 32,500 (65,000)
Total $102,500 $32,500 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
63. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Partners are employees of the partnership.
B. Salaries to partners are expenses on the partnership income statement.
C. Salary allowances usually reflect the relative value of services provided by partners.
D. Salary allowances are expenses.
E. Interest allowances are expenses.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Reporting
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
64. Zheng invested $100,000 and Murray invested $200,000 in a partnership. They agreed to share incomes and losses by allowing a $60,000 per year salary allowance to Zheng and a $40,000 per year salary allowance to Murray, plus an interest allowance on the partners’ beginning-year capital investments at 10%, with the balance to be shared equally. Under this agreement, the shares of the partners when the partnership earns $105,000 in income are:
A. $52,500 to Zheng; $52,500 to Murray.
B. $35,000 to Zheng; $70,000 to Murray.
C. $57,500 to Zheng; $47,500 to Murray.
D. $42,500 to Zheng; $62,500 to Murray.
E. $70,000 to Zheng; $60,000 to Murray.
Zheng Murray Total
Net income $105,000
Salary allowance $60,000 $40,000 (100,000)
Interest allowance 10,000 20,000 (30,000)
Balance of income (25,000)
Balance divided equally (12,500) (12,500) 25,000
Total $57,500 $47,500 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
65. Brown invested $200,000 and Freeman invested $150,000 in a partnership. They agreed to an interest allowance on the partners’ beginning-year capital investments at 10%, with the balance to be shared equally. Under this agreement, the shares of the partners when the partnership earns $205,000 in income are:
A. $102,500 to Brown; $102,500 to Freeman.
B. $117,143 to Brown; $87,857 to Freeman.
C. $122,500 to Brown; $82,500 to Freeman.
D. $105,000 to Brown; $100,000 to Freeman.
E. $112,750 to Brown; $92,250 to Freeman.
Brown Freeman Total
Net income $205,000
Interest allowance 20,000 15,000 (35,000)
Balance of income 170,000
Balance divided equally 85,000 85,000 (170,000)
Total $105,000 $100,000 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
66. The partnership agreement for Wilson, Pickett & Nelson, a general partnership, provided that profits be shared between the partners in the ratio of their financial contributions to the partnership. Wilson contributed $100,000, Pickett contributed $50,000 and Nelson contributed $50,000. In the partnership’s first year of operation, it incurred a loss of $110,000. What amount of the partnership’s loss, rounded to the nearest dollar, should be absorbed by Nelson?
A. $50,000
B. $27,500
C. $36,667
D. $0
E. $40,000
Nelson’s share = $50,000/($100,000 + $50,000 + 50,000) = 25.0%
Nelson’s share of loss = $110,000 * 25.0% = $27,500
If the partnership agreement does not specifically address how losses are to be allocated between the partners, then the losses are to be shared in the same manner as profits.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
67. Olivia Greer is a partner in Made for You. An analysis of Greer’s capital account indicates that during the most recent year, she withdrew $30,000 from the partnership. Her share of the partnership’s net loss was $16,000 and she made an additional equity contribution of $10,000. Her capital account ended the year at $150,000. What was her capital balance at the beginning of the year?
A. $154,000
B. $170,000
C. $180,000
D. $186,000
E. $196,000
Ending Balance = Beginning Balance + Contribution – Share of Loss – Withdrawals
$150,000 = Beginning Balance + $10,000 – $16,000 – $30,000
$150,000 = Beginning Balance – $36,000
Beginning Balance = $186,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
68. The following information is available on TGR Enterprises, a partnership, for the most recent fiscal year:
Total partnership capital at beginning of the year $180,000
Partnership net income for the year $150,000
Withdrawals by partners during the year $120,000
Additional investments by partners during the year $60,000
There are three partners in TGR Enterprises: Tracey, Gregory and Rodgers. At the end of the year, the partners’ capital accounts were in the ratio of 2:1:2, respectively. Compute the ending capital balances of the three partners.
A. Tracey = $108,000; Gregory = $54,000; Rodgers = $108,000.
B. Tracey = $90,000; Gregory = $90,000; Rodgers = $90,000.
C. Tracey = $204,000; Gregory = $102,000; Rodgers = $204,000.
D. Tracey = $84,000; Gregory = $102,000; Rodgers = $84,000.
E. Tracey = $60,000; Gregory = $30,000; Rodgers = $60,000.
Ending Partnership Capital = Beginning Partnership Capital + Partnership Net Income + Aditional Investments – Withdrawals by Partners
Ending Partnership Capital = $180,000 + $150,000 + $60,000 – $120,000 = $270,000
Based on the partners’ ending capital balances in the ratio of 2:1:2, the partners would have the following ratios: Tracey has 2/5 of the total, Gregory has 1/5 of the total and Rodgers has 2/5 of the total. Therefore, Tracey and Rodgers have ending balances of $108,000 ($270,000 * 2/5) and Gregory has an ending balance of $54,000 ($270,000 * 1/5).
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
69. The following information is available on PDC Enterprises, a partnership, for the most recent fiscal year:
Total partnership capital at beginning of the year $1,080,000
Partnership net income for the year $1,250,000
Withdrawals by partners during the year $320,000
Additional investments by partners during the year $70,000
There are three partners in TGR Enterprises: Pearson, Darling and Cathay. At the end of the year, the partners’ capital accounts were in the ratio of 2:2:1, respectively. Compute the ending capital balances of Cathay.
A. $466,000.
B. $402,000.
C. $416,000.
D. $544,000.
E. $388,000.
Ending Partnership Capital = Beginning Partnership Capital + Partnership Net Income + Additional Investments – Withdrawals by Partners
Ending Partnership Capital = $1,080,000 + $1,250,000 + $70,000 – $320,000 = $2,080,000
Pearson ending capital = $2,080,000 * 2/5 = $832,000
Darling ending capital = $2,080,000 * 2/5 = $832,000
Cathay ending capital = $2,080,000 * 1/5 = $416,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
70. A partner can withdraw from a partnership by any of the following means except:
A. Selling his/her interest to another person for cash.
B. Selling his/her interest to another person in exchange for assets.
C. Receiving cash from the partnership in the amount of his/her interest.
D. Receiving assets from the partnership in the amount of his/her interest.
E. Close the business and liquidate the assets under the mutual agency principle.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
71. A bonus may be paid in all of the following situations except:
A. By a new partner when the current value of a partnership is greater than the recorded amounts of equity.
B. By a withdrawing partner to remaining partners if the recorded value of the equity is overstated.
C. To a new partner with exceptional talents.
D. By remaining partners to a withdrawing partner if the recorded equity is understated.
E. By an existing partner to him or herself when in need of personal cash flow.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
72. When a partner is added to a partnership:
A. The previous partnership ends.
B. The underlying business operations end.
C. The underlying business operations must close and then re-open.
D. The partnership must continue.
E. The partnership equity always increases.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
73. A partnership recorded the following journal entry:
Cash 60,000
B. Founder, Capital 10,000
R. Aqui, Capital 10,000
H. Joiner, Capital 80,000
This entry reflects:
A. Acceptance of a new partner who invests $60,000 and receives a $20,000 bonus.
B. Withdrawal of a partner who pays a $10,000 bonus to each of the other partners.
C. Addition of a partner who pays a bonus to each of the other partners.
D. Additional investment into the partnership by Founder and Aqui.
E. Withdrawal of $10,000 each by Founder and Aqui upon the admission of a new partner.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
74. Wright, Bell, and Edison are partners and share income in a 2:5:3 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Wright, $33,000, Bell $27,000 and Edison $40,000. Edison decides to withdraw from the partnership, and the partners agree not to revalue the assets upon Edison’s retirement. The journal entry to record Edison’s June 1 withdrawal from the partnership if Edison sells his interest to Whitney for $45,000 after the other two partners approve Whitney as partner is:
A. Debit Edison, Capital $45,000; credit Whitney, Capital $45,000.
B. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Cash $40,000.
C. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; debit Wright, Capital $2,500; debit Bell, Capital $2,500; credit Whitney, Capital $45,000.
D. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Whitney, Capital $40,000.
E. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; debit Cash $5,000; credit Whitney, Capital $45,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
75. Wright, Bell, and Edison are partners and share income in a 2:5:3 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Wright, $33,000, Bell $27,000 and Edison $40,000. Edison decides to withdraw from the partnership, and the partners agree not to revalue the assets upon Edison’s retirement. The journal entry to record Edison’s June 1 withdrawal from the partnership if Edison is paid $40,000 for his equity is:
A. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Cash $40,000.
B. Debit Wright, Capital $20,000; Debit Bell, Capital $20,000; credit Cash $40,000.
C. Debit Wright, Capital $20,000; Debit Bell, Capital $20,000; credit Edison, Capital $40,000.
D. Debit Edison, Capital $40,000; credit Wright, Capital $20,000; credit Bell, Capital $20,000.
E. Debit Cash $40,000; credit Edison, Capital $40,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
76. Hewlett and Martin are partners. Hewlett’s capital balance in the partnership is $64,000, and Martin’s capital balance $67,000. Hewlett and Martin have agreed to share equally in income or loss. The existing partners agree to accept Black with a 20% interest. Black will invest $35,000 in the partnership. The bonus that is granted to Hewlett and Martin equals:
A. $900 each.
B. $1,500 each.
C. $600 each.
D. 600 to Hewlett; $900 to Martin.
E. $0, because Hewlett and Martin actually grant a bonus to Black.
Total Partnership Equity = Hewlett’s Capital + Martin’s Capital + Black’s Investment
Total Partnership Equity = $64,000 + $67,000 + $35,000 = $166,000
Equity for Black = $166,000 * 0.20 (or 20%) = $33,200
Bonus to Hewlett and Martin = Cash Investment – Black’s Capital (Equity)
Bonus to Hewlett and Martin = $35,000 – $33,200 = $1,800, split equally
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
77. Hewlett and Martin are partners. Hewlett’s capital balance in the partnership is $64,000, and Martin’s capital balance $61,000. Hewlett and Martin have agreed to share equally in income or loss. Hewlett and Martin agree to accept Black with a 25% interest. Black will invest $35,000 in the partnership. The bonus that is granted to Black equals:
A. $5,000.
B. $2,500.
C. $6,667.
D. $3,333.
E. $0, because Black must actually grant a bonus to Hewlett and Martin.
Total Partnership Equity = Hewlett’s Capital + Martin’s Capital + Black’s Investment
Total Partnership Equity = $64,000 + $61,000 + $35,000 = $160,000
Equity for Black = $160,000 * 0.25 (or 25%) = $40,000
Bonus to Black = Black’s Capital (Equity) – Cash Investment
Bonus to Black = $40,000 – $35,000 = $5,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
78. Masters, Hardy, and Rowen are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates income and losses equally among the partners. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Masters, $15,000; Hardy, $15,000; Rowen, $(2,000). After all the assets are sold and liabilities are paid, but before any contributions to cover any deficiencies, there is $28,000 in cash to be distributed. Rowen pays $2,000 to cover the deficiency in his account. The general journal entry to record the final distribution would be:
A. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; credit Cash $30,000.
B. Debit Masters, Capital $14,000; debit Hardy, Capital $14,000; credit Cash $28,000.
C. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; credit Rowen, Capital $2,000; credit Cash $28,000.
D. Debit Cash $28,000; debit Rowen, Capital $2,000; credit Masters, Capital $15,000; credit Hardy, Capital $15,000.
E. Debit Masters, Capital $9,334; debit Hardy, Capital $9,333; debit Rowen, Capital $9,333; credit Cash $28,000.
Capital
Cash Masters Hardy Rowen
$28,000 $15,000 $15,000 $(2,000)
Contribution by Rowen 2,000 2,000
Allocate cash (30,000) (15,000) (15,000) 0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
79. Masters, Hardy, and Rowen are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates income and losses equally among the partners. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Masters, $15,000; Hardy, $15,000; Rowen, $30,000. After all the assets are sold and liabilities are paid, but before any contributions to cover any deficiencies, there is $54,000 in cash to be distributed. The general journal entry to record the final distribution would be:
A. Debit Masters, Capital $18,000; debit Hardy, Capital $18,000; debit Rowen, Capital $18,000; credit Cash $54,000.
B. Debit Masters, Capital $13,500; debit Hardy, Capital $13,500; debit Rowen, Capital $27,000; credit Cash $54,000.
C. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; debit Rowen, Capital $30,000; credit Gain from Liquidation $6,000; credit Cash $54,000.
D. Debit Cash $54,000; credit Rowen, Capital $13,500; credit Masters, Capital $13,500; credit Hardy, Capital $27,000.
E. Debit Masters, Capital $15,000; debit Hardy, Capital $15,000; debit Rowen, Capital $30,000; credit Retained Earnings $6000; credit Cash $54,000.
Capital
Cash Masters Hardy Rowen
$54,000
Percent of capital balances 25% 25% 50%
Allocate cash (54,000) (13,500) (13,500) (27,000)
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
80. When a partnership is liquidated:
A. Noncash assets are distributed to partners.
B. Any gain or loss on liquidation is allocated to the partner with the highest capital account balance.
C. Liabilities are paid or settled.
D. Any remaining cash is distributed to the partners equally.
E. The business may continue to operate.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
81. A capital deficiency means that:
A. The partnership has a loss.
B. The partnership has more liabilities than assets.
C. At least one partner has a debit balance in his/her capital account.
D. At least one partner has a credit balance in his/her capital account.
E. The partnership has been sold at a loss.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
82. When a partner is unable to pay a capital deficiency:
A. The partner must take out a loan to cover the deficient balance.
B. The deficiency is absorbed by the remaining partners before distribution of cash.
C. The partnership ends before distribution of cash.
D. The deficient partner is relieved of the liability.
E. The remaining partners must wait for the deficiency to be paid before cash is distributed.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
83. Henry, Luther, and Gage are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates each partner 1/3 of all income and losses. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Henry, $45,000; Luther, $37,000; and Gage, $(5,000). After all assets are sold and liabilities are paid, there is $77,000 in cash to be distributed. Gage is unable to pay the deficiency. The journal entry to record the distribution should be:
A. Debit Henry, Capital $25,667; debit Luther, Capital $25,667; debit Gage, Capital $25,666; credit Cash $77,000.
B. Debit Henry, Capital $42,500; debit Luther, Capital $34,500; credit Cash $77,000.
C. Debit Henry, Capital $45,000; debit Luther, Capital $37,000; credit Gage, Capital $5,000; credit Cash $77,000.
D. Debit Cash $77,000, debit Gage, Capital $5,000, credit Henry, Capital $45,000, credit Luther, Capital $37,000.
E. Debit Cash $77,000; credit Henry, Capital $25,667; credit Luther, Capital $25,667; credit Gage, Capital $25,666.
Capital
Cash Henry Luther Gage
$77,000 $45,000 $37,000 $(5,000)
Allocate deficiency (2,500) (2,500) 5,000
Allocate cash (77,000) (42,500) (34,500) 0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
84. Henry, Luther, and Gage are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates each partner 1/3 of all income and losses. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Henry, $45,000; Luther, $37,000; and Gage, $(5,000). After all assets are sold and liabilities are paid, there is $77,000 in cash to be distributed. Gage is unable to pay the deficiency. What amount of cash will Gage receive upon liquidation?
A. $25,667.
B. $20,667.
C. $30,667.
D. Gage will be invoiced for $5,000.
E. $0.
Capital
Cash Henry Luther Gage
$77,000 $45,000 $37,000 $(5,000)
Allocate deficiency (2,500) (2,500) 5,000
Allocate cash (77,000) (42,500) (34,500) 0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
85. Fontaine and Monroe are forming a partnership. Fontaine invests a building that has a market value of $250,000; the partnership assumes responsibility for a $75,000 note secured by a mortgage on the property. Monroe invests $100,000 in cash and equipment that has a market value of $55,000. For the partnership, the amounts recorded for the building and for Fontaine’s Capital account are:
A. Building $250,000; Fontaine, Capital $250,000.
B. Building $175,000; Fontaine, Capital $175,000.
C. Building $250,000; Fontaine, Capital $75,000.
D. Building $250,000; Fontaine, Capital $175,000.
E. Building $175,000; Fontaine, Capital $75,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
86. Fontaine and Monroe are forming a partnership. Fontaine invests a building that has a market value of $250,000; the partnership assumes responsibility for a $75,000 note secured by a mortgage on the property. Monroe invests $100,000 in cash and equipment that has a market value of $55,000. For the partnership, the amounts recorded for Fontaine’s Capital account and for Monroe’s Capital account are:
A. Fontaine, Capital $175; Monroe, Capital $45,000.
B. Fontaine, Capital $0; Monroe, Capital $100,000.
C. Fontaine, Capital $250,000; Monroe, Capital $100,000.
D. Fontaine, Capital $250,000; Monroe, Capital $155,000.
E. Fontaine, Capital $175,000; Monroe, Capital $155,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
87. Fontaine and Monroe are forming a partnership. Fontaine invests a building that has a market value of $250,000; the partnership assumes responsibility for a $75,000 note secured by a mortgage on the property. Monroe invests $100,000 in cash and equipment that has a market value of $55,000. For the partnership, the amounts recorded for total assets and for total capital account are:
A. Total assets $405,000; total capital $330,000.
B. Total assets $350,000; total capital $350,000.
C. Total assets $350,000; total capital $275,000.
D. Total assets $305,000; total capital $230,000.
E. Total assets $405,000; total capital $305,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
88. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income or loss division to be based on the ratio of capital invested. If the partnership reports income of $150,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to Cox’s capital account?
A. $50,000.
B. $64,286.
C. $45,000.
D. $36,000.
E. $60,000.
Cox’s Share of Income = Partnership Income * Ratio of Capital Investments
Cox’s Share of Income = $150,000 *[$180,000/($180,000 + $150,000 + $270,000)]
Cox’s Share of Income = $150,000 * ($180,000/$600,000) = $45,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
89. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income or loss division to be based on the ratio of capital invested. If the partnership reports income of $150,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to Lee’s capital account?
A. $50,000.
B. $67,500.
C. $45,000.
D. $54,000.
E. $60,000.
Lee’s Share of Income = Partnership Income * Ratio of Capital Investments
Lee’s Share of Income = $150,000 * [$270,000/($180,000 + $150,000 + $270,000)]
Lee’s Share of Income = $150,000 * ($270,000/$600,000) = $67,500
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
90. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for a 5% interest allowance on the partner’s capital balances with the remaining income or loss to be allocated equally. If the partnership reports income of $150,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to North’s capital account?
A. $50,000.
B. $63,500.
C. $61,500.
D. $47,500.
E. $45,000.
Interest Allowance = ($180,000 + $150,000 + $270,000) * 0.05 (5%) = $30,000
Share of Income = $150,000 – $30,000 (Interest Allowance) = $120,000/3 = $40,000 remainder divided equally
North’s Interest Allowance = North Capital Investment * 0.05 (5%) = $150,000 * 0.05 = $7,500
North’s Share of Income = Remainder Divided Equally + Interest Allowance
North’s Share of Income = $40,000 + $7,500 = $47,500
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
91. Cox, North, and Lee form a partnership. Cox contributes $180,000, North contributes $150,000, and Lee contributes $270,000. Their partnership agreement calls for a 5% interest allowance on the partner’s capital balances with the remaining income or loss to be allocated equally. If the partnership reports income of $174,000 for its first year, what amount of income is credited to Lee’s capital account?
A. $58,000.
B. $57,000.
C. $61,500.
D. $55,500.
E. $48,000.
Interest Allowance = ($180,000 + $150,000 + $270,000) * 0.05 (5%) = $30,000
Share of Income = $174,000 – $30,000 (Interest Allowance) = $144,000/3 = $48,000
remainder divided equally
Lee’s Interest Allowance = Lee Capital Investment * 0.05 (5%) = $270,000 * 0.05 (5%) = $13,500
Lee’s Share of Income = Remainder Divided Equally + Interest Allowance
Lee’s Share of Income = $48,000 + $13,500 = $61,500
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
92. Mace and Bowen are partners and share equally in income or loss. Mace’s current capital balance is $135,000 and Bowen’s is $120,000. Mace and Bowen agree to accept Kent with a 30% interest in the partnership. Kent invests $115,000 in the partnership. The amount credited to Kent’s capital account is:
A. $111,000.
B. $115,000.
C. $92,500.
D. $120,000.
E. $119,000.
Total Partnership Equity = Mace’s Capital + Bowen’s Capital + Kent’s Investment
Total Partnership Equity = $135,000 + $120,000 + $115,000 = $370,000
Equity for Kent = $370,000 * 0.30 (or 30%) = $111,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
93. Mace and Bowen are partners and share equally in income or loss. Mace’s current capital balance is $135,000 and Bowen’s is $120,000. Mace and Bowen agree to accept Kent with a 30% interest in the partnership. Kent invests $115,000 in the partnership. The balances in Mace’s and Bowen’s capital accounts after admission of the new partner equal:
A. Mace $135,000; Bowen $120,000.
B. Mace $137,000; Bowen $122,000.
C. Mace $133,000; Bowen $118,000.
D. Mace $139,000; Bowen $120,000.
E. Mace $135,000; Bowen $124,000.
Total Partnership Equity = Mace’s Capital + Bowen’s Capital + Kent’s Investment
Total Partnership Equity = $135,000 + $120,000 + $115,000 = $370,000
Equity for Kent = $370,000 * 0.30 (or 30%) = $111,000
Bonus to Mace and Bowen = Cash Investment – Kent’s Capital (Equity)
Bonus to Mace and Bowen = $115,000 – $111,000 = $4,000, split equally
Mace’s Capital Balance = $135,000 + $2,000 = $137,000
Bowen’s Capital Balance = $120,000 + $2,000 = $122,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
94. Peters and Chong are partners and share equally in income or loss. Peters’ current capital balance is $140,000 and Chong’s is $130,000. Peters and Chong agree to accept Aaron with a 30% interest in the partnership. Aaron invests $98,000 in the partnership. The balances in Peters’s and Chong’s capital accounts after admission of the new partner equal:
A. Peters $140,000; Chong $130,000.
B. Peters $146,200; Chong $136,200.
C. Peters $145,000; Chong $135,000.
D. Peters $133,800; Chong $123,800.
E. Peters $166,027; Chong $156,027.
Total Partnership Equity = Peters’ Capital + Chong’s Capital + Aaron’s Investment
Total Partnership Equity = $140,000 + $130,000 + $98,000 = $368,000
Equity for Aaron = $368,000 * 0.30 (or 30%) = $110,400
Bonus from Peters and Chong = Cash Investment – Aaron’s Capital (Equity)
Bonus from Peters and Chong = $98,000 – $110,400 = $12,400, split equally and absorbed by original partners
Peters’s Capital Balance = $140,000 – $6,200 = $133,800
Chong’s Capital Balance = $130,000 – $6,200 = $123,800
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
95. Peters and Chong are partners and share equally in income or loss. Peters’ current capital balance is $140,000 and Chong’s is $130,000. Peters and Chong agree to accept Aaron with a 30% interest in the partnership. Aaron invests $98,000 in the partnership. The amount credited to Aaron’s capital account is:
A. $81,000.
B. $102,600.
C. $110,400.
D. $98,000.
E. $114,533.
Total Partnership Equity = Peters’s Capital + Chong’s Capital + Aaron’s Investment
Total Partnership Equity = $140,000 + $130,000 + $98,000 = $368,000
Equity for Aaron = $368,000 * 0.30 (or 30%) = $110,400
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
96. Peters, Chong, and Aaron are dissolving their partnership. Their partnership agreement allocates each partner an equal share of all income and losses. The current period’s ending capital account balances are Peters, $54,000; Chong, $42,000; and Aaron, $(2,000). After all assets are sold and liabilities are paid, there is $94,000 in cash to be distributed. Aaron is unable to pay the deficiency. The journal entry to record the distribution should be:
A. Debit Peters, Capital $54,000; debit Chong, Capital $40,000; credit Cash $94,000.
B. Debit Peters, Capital $54,000; debit Chong, Capital $42,000; credit Cash $96,000.
C. Debit Peters, Capital $53,000; debit Chong, Capital $41,000; credit Cash $94,000.
D. Debit Cash $94,000, debit Aaron, Capital $2,000, credit Peters, Capital $54,000, credit Chong, Capital $42,000.
E. Debit Cash $94,000; credit Peters, Capital $47,000; credit Chong, Capital $47,000.
Capital
Cash Peters Chong Aaron
$94,000 $54,000 $42,000 $(2,000)
Allocate deficiency (1,000) (1,000) 2,000
Allocate cash (94,000) (53,000) (41,000) 0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
97. Barber and Atkins are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Barber’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $285,000, and Atkins’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $370,000. The partnership had net income of $250,000 for the year. Barber withdrew $90,000 during the year and Atkins withdrew $100,000. What is Barber’s ending equity?
A. $357,500
B. $362,500
C. $445,000
D. $320,000
E. $195,000
Barber’s Ending Equity = Beginning Equity + Share of Income – Distributions
Barber’s Ending Equity = $285,000 + $125,000 – $90,000 = $320,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Resource Management
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
98. Barber and Atkins are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Barber’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $285,000, and Atkins’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $370,000. The partnership had net income of $250,000 for the year. Barber withdrew $90,000 during the year and Atkins withdrew $100,000. What is Barber’s return on equity?
A. 41.3%
B. 43.9%
C. 32.7%
D. 33.8%
E. 36.5%
Barber’s Ending Equity = Beginning Equity + Share of Income – Distributions
Barber’s Ending Equity = $285,000 + $125,000 – $90,000 = $320,000
Partner Return on Equity = Partners’ Income/Average Partnership Equity
Partner Return on Equity = $125,000/[($285,000 + $320,000)/2] = 0.413 = 41.3%
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Resource Management
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
99. Barber and Atkins are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Barber’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $285,000, and Atkins’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $370,000. The partnership had net income of $250,000 for the year. Barber withdrew $90,000 during the year and Atkins withdrew $100,000. What is Atkins’s return on equity?
A. 41.3%
B. 43.9%
C. 32.7%
D. 33.8%
E. 36.5%
Atkins’ Ending Equity = Beginning Equity + Share of Income – Distributions
Atkins’ Ending Equity = $370,000 + $125,000 – $100,000 = $395,000
Partner Return on Equity = Partners’ Income/Average Partnership Equity
Partner Return on Equity = $125,000/[($370,000 + $395,000)/2] = 0.327 = 32.7%
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Resource Management
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
100. Fellows and Marshall are partners in an accounting firm and share net income and loss equally. Fellows’ beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $185,000, and Marshall’s beginning partnership capital balance for the current year is $260,000. The partnership had net income of $350,000 for the year. Fellows withdrew $80,000 during the year and Marshall withdrew $70,000. What is Marshall’s return on equity?
A. 67.3%
B. 60.3%
C. 78.7%
D. 54.3%
E. 56.0%
Marshall’s Ending Equity = Beginning Equity + Share of Income – Distributions
Marshall’s Ending Equity = $260,000 + $175,000 – $70,000 = $365,000
Partner Return on Equity = Partners’ Income/Average Partnership Equity
Partner Return on Equity = $175,000/[($260,000 + $365,000)/2] = 0.56 = 56.0%
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Resource Management
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
101. If a company wants to protect its three investors against personal liability risk, which of the following business forms would not be a suitable option?
A. C Corporation
B. S Corporation
C. Limited liability partnership
D. Partnership
E. Limited liability company
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
102. Reno contributed $104,000 in cash plus equipment valued at $27,000 to the RD Partnership. The journal entry to record the transaction for the partnership is:
A. Debit Cash $104,000; debit Equipment $27,000; credit RD Partnership, Capital $131,000.
B. Debit Cash $104,000; debit Equipment $27,000; credit Common Stock $131,000.
C. Debit Cash $104,000; debit Equipment $27,000; credit Reno, Capital $131,000.
D. Debit Reno, Capital $131,000; credit RD Partnership, Capital $131,000.
E. Debit RD Partnership, Capital $131,000; credit Reno, Capital $131,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
103. Bloom and Plant organize a partnership on January 1. Bloom’s initial investment consists of $800 cash, $1,700 equipment and a $500 note payable reflecting a bank loan for the new business. Plant’s initial investment is cash of $2,000. These amounts are the values agreed on by both partners. The journal entry to record Bloom’s investment is:
A. Debit Cash $800; debit Equipment $1,700; credit Note Payable $500; credit Bloom, Capital $2,000.
B. Debit Cash $2,000; credit Bloom, Capital $2,000.
C. Debit Cash $800; debit Equipment $1,700; credit Bloom, Capital $2,500.
D. Debit Cash $800; debit Equipment $1,200; credit Bloom, Capital $2,000.
E. Debit Bloom, Capital $3,000; credit Common Stock $3,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
104. Bloom and Plant organize a partnership on January 1. Bloom’s initial investment consists of $800 cash, $1,700 equipment and a $500 note payable reflecting a bank loan for the new business. Plant’s initial investment is cash of $2,000. These amounts are the values agreed on by both partners. The journal entry to record Plant’s investment is:
A. Debit Cash $1,500; debit Note Payable $500; credit Plant, Capital $2,000.
B. Debit Cash $2,000; credit Note Payable $500, credit Plant, Capital $1,500.
C. Debit Bloom, Capital $2,000; credit Cash $2,000.
D. Debit Cash $2,500; credit Note Payable $500; credit Plant, Capital $2,500.
E. Debit Cash $2,000; credit Plant, Capital $2,000.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
105. Wallace and Simpson formed a partnership with Wallace contributing $60,000 and Simpson contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. The partnership had income of $150,000 for its first year of operation. When the Income Summary is closed, the journal entry to allocate partner income is:
A. Debit Income Summary $150,000; credit Wallace, Capital $75,000; credit Simpson, Capital $75,000.
B. Debit Wallace, Capital $75,000; debit Simpson, Capital $75,000; credit Income Summary $150,000.
C. Debit Income Summary $150,000; credit Wallace, Capital $90,000; credit Simpson, Capital $60,000.
D. Debit Cash $150,000; credit Wallace, Capital $90,000; credit Simpson, Capital $60,000.
E. Debit Wallace, Capital $90,000; debit Simpson, Capital $60,000; credit Cash $150,000.
Partner’s Share of Income = Partnership Income * Ratio of Capital Investments
Wallace’s Share of Income = $150,000 * [$60,000/($60,000 + $40,000)] = $90,000
Simpson’s Share of Income = $150,000 * [$40,000/($60,000 + $40,000]) = $60,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
106. Wallace and Simpson formed a partnership with Wallace contributing $60,000 and Simpson contributing $40,000. Their partnership agreement calls for the income (loss) division to be based on the ratio of capital investments. Wallace sold one-half of his partnership interest to Prince for $55,000 when his capital balance was $78,000. The partnership would record the admission of Prince into the partnership as:
A. Debit Wallace, Capital $55,000; credit Prince, Capital $55,000.
B. Debit Wallace, Capital $39,000; credit Prince, Capital $39,000.
C. Debit Prince, Capital $55,000; credit Wallace, Capital $55,000.
D. Debit Wallace, Capital $30,000; credit Prince, Capital $30,000.
E. Debit Wallace, Capital $39,000; debit Cash $16,000; credit Prince, Capital $55,000.
Wallace’s capital balance at the time of the transaction $78,000 * ½ = $39,000.
The cash received by Wallace from Prince is a personal transaction.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
107. Wallace, Simpson, and Prince are partners and share income and losses in a 3:4:3 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are Wallace, $68,000; Simpson, $90,000; and Prince, $42,000. Royal is admitted to the partnership on July 1 with a 20% equity and invests $50,000. The partnership would record the admission of Royal into the partnership as:
A. Debit Wallace, Capital $15,000; debit Simpson, Capital, $20,000; debit Prince, Capital $15,000; credit Royal, Capital $50,000.
B. Debit Cash $20,000; credit Prince, Capital $20,000.
C. Debit Cash $40,000; debit Wallace, Capital $3,000; debit Simpson, Capital, $4,000; debit Prince, Capital $3,000; credit Royal, Capital $50,000.
D. Debit Cash $50,000; credit Royal, Capital $50,000.
E. Debit Cash $50,000; credit Simpson, Capital $10,000, credit Royal, Capital $40,000.
($68,000 + $90,000 + $42,000 + 50,000) * 20% = $50,000.
Since the contribution by Royal is equal to 20% of total equity, no bonus is involved.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
Matching Questions
108. Match each of the following terms with the appropriate definitions.
1. The legal relationship among partners whereby each partner can commit or bind the partnership to any contract within the scope of the partnership’s business. Statement of partners’ equity 4
2. A corporation with 100 or fewer stockholders that can elect to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes but retain the same limited liability as other corporations. Limited partnership 7
3. The legal relationship among general partners that makes each of them personally responsible for paying the debts of the partnership if the partnership cannot pay. Limited liability partnership 5
4. A financial statement that shows total capital balances at the beginning of the period, any additional investment by partners, the income or loss of the period, the partners’ withdrawals, and the ending capital balances. Unlimited liability of partners 3
5. A partnership that protects innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from the acts of another partner. Partnership contract 8
6. A corporation that does not qualify for nor elect to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes and therefore is subject to income taxes. Partnership 10
7. A partnership that has two classes of partners, limited partners and general partners. Limited partners have no personal liability beyond the amount they invest in the partnership, and have no active role except as specified in the partnership agreement. General partner 9
8. The agreement between partners that sets terms under which the affairs of the partnership are conducted. Mutual agency 1
9. A partner who assumes unlimited liability for the debts of the partnership. C corporation 6
10. An unincorporated association of two or more persons to pursue a business for profit as co-owners. S corporation 2
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
Short Answer Questions
109. Identify and discuss the key characteristics of partnerships. Also, identify other organizations that possess partnership characteristics.
Partnerships are unincorporated associations of two or more persons who join to pursue a business for profit as co-owners. Partners sign a partnership agreement and are subject to mutual agency and unlimited liability for acts of the partnership. Partnerships have limited life, and are not taxable entities. Several types of business organizations such as S corporations, limited liability partnerships and limited liability companies have partnership characteristics related to taxability and/or liability of the partners.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
110. Define the partner return on equity ratio and explain how a specific partner would use this ratio.
The partner return on equity ratio is calculated by dividing the partner’s income by the average equity of that partner. This ratio can be calculated for individual partners or for the total partnership. It can be used by a partner to help determine whether additional investment or withdrawal of resources is best for that partner.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Resource Management
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
111. How are partners’ investments in a partnership recorded?
When partners invest in a partnership, their individual contributions are credited to each partner’s capital account at an agreed-on value. The assets contributed are debited to the appropriate asset account. Partners may contribute assets that are encumbered by liabilities that are credited to the appropriate liability account and reduce their capital investment.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
112. Discuss the options for the allocation of income and loss among partners, including with and without a partnership agreement.
A partnership agreement should specify how to allocate partnership income or loss among partners. Allocation can be made based on stated ratios, capital balances, salary allowances, interest allowances or a combination of the above methods. In the absence of a partnership agreement, income and loss are shared equally by the partners.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
113. What are the ways that a new partner can be admitted to an existing partnership? Explain how to account for the admission of the new partner under each of these circumstances.
A new partner may purchase a partnership interest from one or more existing partners. In this case, a capital account is established for the new partner equal to the portion of the existing partners’ interest that was purchased from that partner or partners. This transaction is a personal transaction between one or more current partners and the new partner. A new partner may invest assets in the existing partnership. This is a transaction between the new partner and the partnership. In this case, a capital account is established for the new partner equal to the portion of the partnership purchased. When the current value of a partnership is greater than the recorded amounts of equity, the partners usually require the new partner to pay a bonus for the privilege of joining. When the partnership needs additional cash or the new partner has exceptional talents, the existing partners may grant a bonus to the new partner.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
114. What are the ways a partner can withdraw from a partnership? Explain how to account for the withdrawal of a current partner from a partnership.
A partner may sell his or her interest in the partnership to a new partner who pays for it in cash or other assets. In this case, the partnership debits the old partner’s capital account and credits the new partner’s capital account. A partner may also withdraw and have cash or other assets of the partnership distributed to him or her in settlement of his or her interest. If the recorded value of the withdrawing partner’s interest is overstated, then the withdrawing partner would give the remaining partners a bonus. If the withdrawing partner’s interest is understated, the withdrawing partner receives a bonus from the remaining partners.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
115. Explain the steps involved in the liquidation of a partnership.
Four steps are involved in the liquidation process: (1) Record the sale of noncash assets for cash and any gain or loss from their liquidation; (2) Allocate any gains or losses from liquidation to the partners’ capital accounts using their income-and-loss sharing ratio; (3) Liabilities of the partnership are paid or settled; and, (4) Any remaining cash is distributed to the partners based on their capital balances.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
116. What factors should be considered before establishing a partnership?
Anyone considering forming a partnership would be wise to consider the manner in which partnerships are taxed, the mutual agency aspect of partnerships, the unlimited liability aspect of partnerships and the fact that partnership assets are considered to be jointly owned by all partners. Moreover, a formal, written partnership agreement should be developed to detail each partner’s expectations.
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
Essay Questions
117. Cinema Products LP is organized as a limited partnership that sells movie props. Information related to capital balances is given below. Compute the partner return on equity for each limited partner. How would each partner evaluate the success of the partnership? What would you recommend the partners do with respect to additional investments or withdrawals?
Turner Kelly Total
Capital balance, beginning of year 890,000 570,000 1,460,000
Net income for current year 85,000 65,000 150,000
Withdrawals for current year 40,000 25,000 65,000
Partner return on equity = Partner net income/Average partner equity
Turner’s ending equity = $890,000 + 85,000 – $40,000 = $935,000
Turner’s partner return on equity = $85,000/[($890,000 + $935,000)/2] = 9.3%
Kelly’s ending equity = $570,000 + 65,000 – 25,000 = $610,000
Kelly’s partner return on equity = $65,000/[($570,000 + $610,000)/2] = 11.0%
The year shown produced good returns for both partners with Kelly’s return being somewhat higher.
Since the capital balances are fairly large amounts, the partners may want to consider withdrawing larger amounts, reducing the capital balances. If the same earnings stream continues, this would yield a higher return on partner’s equity. Sufficient quick assets would need to be available for the partnership to do this.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Critical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
118. Cinema Products LP is organized as a limited partnership that sells movie props. Information related to the capital balances is given below. Compute the partnership return on equity.
Turner Kelly Total
Capital balance, beginning of year 890,000 570,000 1,460,000
Net income for current year 85,000 65,000 150,000
Withdrawals for current year 40,000 25,000 65,000
Partnership return on equity = Partnership net income/Average partnership equity
Partnership ending equity = $1,460,000 + 150,000 – $65,000 = $1,545,000
Partnership average equity = ($1,460,000 + $1,545,000)/2 = $1,502,500
Partnership return on equity = 150,000/$1,502,500 = 10.0%
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Critical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
119. Caroline Meeks and Charlie Fox decide to form a partnership on August 1. Meeks invests the following assets and liabilities in the new partnership:
Market Value
Land $80,000
Building 250,000
Note payable 114,000
The note payable is associated with the building and the partnership will assume responsibility for the loan. Fox invested $100,000 in cash and $95,000 in equipment in the new partnership. Prepare the journal entries to record the two partners’ original investments in the new partnership.
Aug. 1 Land 80,000
Building 250,000
Note Payable 114,000
C. Meeks, Capital 216,000
1 Cash 100,000
Equipment 95,000
C. Fox, Capital 195,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
120. Montez and Flair formed a partnership. Montez contributed $15,000 cash and accounts receivable worth $11,000. Flair contributed cash of $5,000; inventory valued at $16,000; and supplies valued at $2,000. Prepare the journal entries to record each partner’s investment in the new partnership.
Cash 15,000
Accounts Receivable 11,000
Montez, Capital 26,000
Cash 5,000
Inventory 16,000
Supplies 2,000
Flair, Capital 23,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
121. MacArthur, Strong, and Viet form a partnership. MacArthur contributes $190,000 cash and Strong contributes $200,000 in cash. Viet contributes equipment worth $215,000. Prepare the single journal entry to record the formation of this partnership.
Cash ($190,000 + $200,000) 390,000
Equipment 215,000
MacArthur, Capital 190,000
Strong, Capital 200,000
Viet, Capital 215,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
122. Ranger and Sol formed a partnership with capital contributions of $150,000 and $180,000, respectively. Their partnership agreement called for Ranger to receive a $60,000 annual salary allowance. They also agreed to allow each partner a share of income equal to 10% of their initial capital investments. The remaining income or loss is to be divided equally. If the net income for the current year is $110,000, what are Ranger’s and Sol’s respective shares?
Ranger Sol Total
Net income $110,000
Salary Allowance $60,000 (60,000)
Interest allowance
$150,000 × 0.10 15,000 (15,000)
$180,000 × 0.10 18,000 (18,000)
Remainder 17,000
Allocation of remainder 8,500 8,500 (17,000)
Total $83,500 $26,500 -0-
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
123. Bannister invested $110,000 and Wilder invested $99,500 in a new partnership. They agreed to an annual interest allowance of 10% on the partners’ beginning-year capital balance, with the balance of income or loss to be divided equally. Under this agreement, what are the income or loss shares of the partners if the annual partnership income is $202,000?
Bannister Wilder Total
Total net income $202,000
Allocated as interest
Bannister (10% on $110,000) 11,000 (11,000)
Wilder (10% on $99,500) 9,950 (9,950)
Balance of income 181,050
Allocated equally 90,525 90,525 (181,050)
Shares of the partners $101,525 $100,475 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
124. Bannister invested $110,000 and Wilder invested $99,000 in a new partnership. Their partnership agreement called for Wilder to receive a $70,000 annual salary allowance. They also agreed to an annual interest allowance of 5% on the partners’ beginning-year capital balance, with the balance of income or loss to be divided equally. Under this agreement, what are the income or loss shares of the partners if the annual partnership income is $82,000?
Bannister Wilder Total
Total net income $82,000
Salary allowance $70,000 (70,000)
Allocated as interest
Bannister (5% on $110,000) 5,500 (5,500)
Wilder (5% on $99,000) 4,950 (4,950)
Balance of income 1,550
Allocated equally 775 775 (1,550)
Shares of the partners $6,275 $75,725 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
125. Bannister invested $110,000 and Wilder invested $99,000 in a new partnership. Their partnership agreement called for Wilder to receive a $70,000 annual salary allowance. Under this agreement, what are the income or loss shares of the partners if the annual partnership income is $90,000?
Bannister Wilder Total
Total net income $90,000
Salary allowance $70,000 (70,000)
Balance of income 20,000
Allocated equally 10,000 10,000 (20,000)
Shares of the partners $10,000 $80,000 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
126. Fallon and Springer formed a partnership on January 1. Fallon contributed $90,000 cash and equipment with a market value of $60,000. Springer’s investment consisted of: cash, $30,000; inventory, $20,000; all at market values. Partnership net income for Year 1 and Year 2 was $75,000 and $120,000, respectively.
1. Determine each partner’s share of the net income for each year, assuming each of the following independent situations:
(a) Income is divided based on the partners’ failure to sign an agreement.
(b) Income is divided based on a 2:1 ratio (Fallon: Springer).
(c) Income is divided based on the ratio of the partners’ original capital investments.
(d) Income is divided based on interest allowance of 12% on the original capital investments; salary allowance to Fallon of $30,000 and Springer of $25,000; and the remainder to be divided equally.
2. Prepare the journal entry to record the allocation of the Year 1 income under alternative (d) above.
Part 1: Calculation of partners’ capital contributions:
Fallon Springer Total
Cash $90,000 $30,000 $120,000
Equipment 60,000 60,000
Inventory 20,000 20,000
Total contribution $150,000 $50,000 $200,000
Year 1 Year 2
Net income: $75,000 Net income: $120,000
Fallon Springer Fallon Springer
(a) Net income distributed on a 1:1 basis $37,500 $37,500 $60,000 $60,000
(b) Net income distributed on a 2:1 basis $50,000 $25,000 $80,000 $40,000
(c) Net income distributed based on ratio of original capital investments (75:25) $56,250 $18,750 $90,000 $30,000
(d) Year 1 Year 2
Fallon Springer Total Fallon Springer Total
Net income $75,000 $120,000
Salary $30,000 $25,000 (55,000) $30,000 $25,000 (55,000)
12% interest allowance 18,000 6,000 (24,000) 18,000 6,000 (24,000)
Balance of income (4,000) 41,000
Remainder allocated (2,000) (2,000) 4,000 20,500 20,500 (41,000)
Total $46,000 $29,000 $0 $68,500 $51,500 $0
Part 2:
Dec. 31 Income summary 75,000
Fallon, Capital 46,000
Springer, Capital 29,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
127. Lin and Coral invested $99,000 and $126,000, respectively, in a partnership they began one year ago. Assuming the partnership earned $120,000 during the current year; compute the share of the net income each partner should receive under each of these independent assumptions.
1. The partnership contract specifies salary allowances of $45,000 to Lin and $60,000 to Coral, and any balance shared equally.
Lin Coral Allocated
Net Income
Salary allowance
Remainder
Allocation of remainder
Total
2. The partnership contract specifies salary allowances of $45,000 to Lin and $60,000 to Coral, interest allowance of 10% on the partners’ beginning capital balance for the year.
Lin Coral Allocated
Net Income
Salary allowance
Interest allowance
Remainder
Allocation of remainder
Total
Part 1
Lin Coral Allocated
Net income $120,000
Salary allowance $45,000 $60,000 (105,000)
Remainder 15,000
Allocation of remainder 7,500 7,500 (15,000)
Total $52,500 $67,500 $0
Part 2:
Lin Coral Allocated
Net income $120,000
Salary allowance $45,000 $60,000 (105,000)
Interest Allowance
$99,000 × 0.10 9,900 (9,900)
$126,000 × 0.10 12,600 (12,600)
Remainder $(7,500)
Allocation of remainder (3,750) (3,750) 7,500
Total $51,150 $68,850 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
128. Glade, Marker, and Walters are partners with beginning-year capital balances of $100,000, $50,000, and $50,000, respectively. Partnership net income for the year is $84,000. Make the necessary journal entry to close Income Summary to the capital accounts if:
a. Partners agree to divide income based on their beginning-year capital balances.
b. Partners agree to divide income based on the ratio of 5:3:2 (Glade:Marker:Walters), respectively.
c. Partnership agreement is silent as to division of income and less.
(a) Income Summary 84,000
Glade, Capital ($84,000 × ($100,000/$200,000)) 42,000
Marker, Capital ($84,000 × ($50,000/$200,000)) 21,000
Walters, Capital ($84,000 × ($50,000/$200,000)) 21,000
(b) Income Summary 84,000
Glade, Capital ($84,000 × 5/10) 42,000
Marker, Capital ($84,000 × 3/10) 25,200
Walters, Capital ($84,000 × 2/10) 16,800
(c) Income Summary 84,000
Glade, Capital ($84,000 × 1/3) 28,000
Marker, Capital ($84,000 × 1/3) 28,000
Walters, Capital ($84,000 × 1/3) 28,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
129. Glade, Marker, and Walters are partners with beginning-year capital balances of $250,000, $150,000, and $100,000, respectively. Partnership net income for the year is $192,000. Make the necessary journal entry to close Income Summary to the capital accounts if partners agree to divide income based on their beginning-year capital balances.
(a) Income Summary 192,000
Glade, Capital ($192,000 × ($250,000/$500,000)) 96,000
Marker, Capital ($192,000 × ($150,000/$500,000)) 57,600
Walters, Capital ($192,000 × ($100,000/$500,000)) 38,400
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
130. Jakobs, Penn, and Lundt are partners with beginning-of-year capital balances of $400,000, $320,000, and $160,000, respectively. The partners agreed to share income and loss as follows: Salary of $30,000 to Jakobs, $50,000 to Penn, and $36,000 to Lundt. An interest allowance of 8% on beginning-of-year capital balances. Any remaining balance is to be divided equally. If partnership net income for the year is $190,000, determine each partner’s share and make the appropriate journal entry to close the Income Summary to the capital accounts.
Jakobs Penn Lundt Allocated
Income $190,000
Salary allowance $30,000 $50,000 $36,000 (116,000)
Interest at 8% 32,000 25,600 12,800 (70,400)
Remainder $3,600
Balance allocated 1,200 1,200 1,200 ($3,600)
Total $63,200 $76,800 $50,000 $0
Income Summary 190,000
Jakobs, Capital 63,200
Penn, Capital 76,800
Lundt, Capital 50,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
131. Darien and Hayden agree to accept Kevin into their partnership. Kevin will contribute $22,000 in cash. Prepare the journal entry to record this transaction.
Cash 22,000
Kevin, Capital 22,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
132. Palmer withdraws from the FAP Partnership. The remaining partners agree to buy out her share for her capital balance of $65,000. Prepare the journal entry to record the withdrawal from the partnership.
Palmer, Capital 65,000
Cash 65,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
133. Lemon and Parks are partners. On October 1, Lemon’s capital balance is $75,000, and Parks’ capital balance is $125,000. With the partnership’s approval, Parks sells ½ of his partnership interest to Tambling for $70,000. Prepare the journal entry to record this transaction in the partnership records.
Parks, Capital 62,500
Tambling, Capital 62,500
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
134. Leto and Duncan allow Gunner to purchase a 25% interest in their partnership for $30,000 cash. Gunner has exceptional talents that will enhance the partnership. Leto’s and Duncan’s capital account balances are $55,000 each. The partners have agreed to share income or loss equally. Prepare the general journal entry to record the admission of Lepley to the partnership.
Cash 30,000
Leto, Capital 2,500
Duncan, Capital 2,500
Gunner, Capital 35,000
Existing partnership capital = $110,000; $110,000 + Gunner investment of $30,000 = $140,000; $140,000 * 25% = $35,000. Gunner receives a bonus of $5,000 split evenly between Leto and Duncan.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
135. Conklin plans to leave the CAP Partnership. The recorded value of his capital account is $48,000. The remaining partners Arthurs and Preston agree to pay Conklin $40,000 cash and Conklin accepts. The partners share income and loss equally. Prepare the general journal entry to record the withdrawal from the partnership.
Conklin, Capital 48,000
Cash 40,000
Arthurs, Capital 4,000
Preston, Capital 4,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
136. Conklin plans to leave the CAP Partnership. The recorded balance in her capital account is $48,000. The remaining partners, Arthurs and Preston, agree to pay Conklin $58,000 cash and Conklin accepts. The partners share income and loss equally. Prepare the journal entry to record the transaction.
Conklin, Capital 48,000
Arthurs, Capital 5,000
Preston, Capital 5,000
Cash 58,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
137. Kramer and Jones allow Sanders to purchase a 25% interest in their partnership for $50,000 cash. Kramer and Jones both have capital balances of $55,000 each, and have agreed to share income and loss equally. Prepare the journal entry to record the admission of Sanders to the partnership.
Cash 50,000
Kramer, Capital 5,000
Jones, Capital 5,000
Sanders, Capital 40,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
138. The Redtail Partnership agrees to dissolve. The remaining cash balance after liquidating partnership assets and liabilities is $70,000. The final capital account balances are: Paulson, $35,000; Gray, $25,000; and Chang, $10,000. Prepare the journal entry to distribute the remaining cash to the partners.
Paulson, Capital 35,000
Gray, Capital 25,000
Chang, Capital 10,000
Cash 70,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
139. The Redtail Partnership agrees to dissolve. The cash balance after selling all assets and paying all liabilities is $56,000. The final capital account balances are: Paulson, $33,000; Gray, $27,000; and Chang, ($4,000). Chang agrees to pay $4,000 cash from personal funds to settle his deficiency. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions required to dissolve this partnership.
1. Cash 4,000
Chang, Capital 4,000
2 Paulson, Capital 33,000
Gray, Capital 27,000
Cash 60,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
140. The Redtail Partnership agrees to dissolve. The cash balance after selling all assets and paying all liabilities is $60,000. The final capital account balances are: Paulson, $35,000; Gray, $29,000; and Chang, ($4,000). Chang is unable to pay the capital deficiency. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions required to dissolve this partnership.
1. Paulson, Capital 2,000
Gray, Capital 2,000
Chang, Capital 4,000
2. Paulson, Capital 33,000
Gray, Capital 27,000
Cash 60,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
141. Sharon and Nancy formed a partnership by making capital contributions of $130,000 and $195,000 respectively. They predict annual partnership income of $230,000 and are considering the following alternative plans of sharing income and loss: (a) in the ratio of their initial capital investments; or (b) salary allowances of $40,000 to Sharon and $35,000 to Nancy; interest allowances of 12% on their initial capital investments; and the balance shared equally. Assuming that both partners put about the same amount of time into the business, which method of allocating income would be best?
Plan Calculation Sharon Nancy Total
(a) $230,000 × ($130,000/$325,000) $92,000
$230,000 × ($195,000/$325,000) $138,000 $230,000
Total Allocated $92,000 $138,000 $230,000
(b) Net income $230,000
Salary allowances $40,000 $35,000 $(75,000)
Balance of income $155,000
Interest allowances
12% × $130,000 $15,600
12% × $195,000 $23,400
Total interest $(39,000)
Balance of income $116,000
Balance allocated equally $58,000 $58,000 $(116,000)
Balance of income $ –
Shares of partners $113,600 $116,400
Plan (b) would be the better distribution of income because it takes into account all factors and still allows a reasonable return on the initial investment.
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
142. Sharon and Nancy formed a partnership by making capital contributions of $130,000 and $195,000 respectively. The annual partnership income of $230,000 is to be allocated assuming a salary allowance of $40,000 to Sharon and $35,000 to Nancy; interest allowances of 12% on their initial capital investments; and the balance shared equally. Prepare the entries to record the initial capital investments, the allocation of net income, and close the partner’s withdrawal accounts assuming that Sharon withdrew $50,000 and Nancy withdrew $45,000.
(a) Cash 325,000
Sharon, Capital 130,000
Nancy, Capital 195,000
(b) Income Summary 230,000
Sharon, Capital 113,600
Nancy, Capital 116,400
(c) Sharon, Capital 50,000
Nancy 45,000
Sharon, Withdrawals 50,000
Nancy, Withdrawals 45,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
143. Kramer and Feldman Company is organized as a partnership. At the prior year-end, Kramer’s equity balance was $352,000 and Feldman’s was $256,000. For the current year, partnership net income is $137,000 ($77,000 allocated to Kramer and $60,000 allocated to Feldman); withdrawals are $87,000 ($45,000 for Kramer and $42,000 for Feldman). Compute the total partnership return on equity and the individual partner return on equity ratios.
Total partnership return on equity = Net Income/Average equity
= $137,000/[($608,000 + $658,000)/2]
= $137,000/$633,000 = 21.6%
Kramer partner return on equity = Partner net income/Average partner equity
= $77,000/[($352,000 + $384,000)/2]
= $77,000/$368,000 = 20.9%
Feldman partner return on equity = Partner net income/Average partner equity
= $60,000/[($256,000 + $274,000)/2]
= $60,000/$265,000 = 22.6%
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Resource Management
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
144. Masco, Short, and Henderson who are partners in the MSH Company share income and loss in a 2:2:1 ratio. They plan to liquidate their partnership. At liquidation, their balance sheet appears as follows. Prepare journal entries for (a) the sale of land and equipment sold as a package for $500,000, (b) the allocation of the gain or loss, (c) the payment of the liabilities, and (d) the distribution of cash to the individual partners.
MSH Company
Balance Sheet
January 31
Assets Liabilities and Equity
Cash $200,000 Accounts Payable $221,500
Equipment 200,000 Masco, Capital 210,000
Land 350,000 Short, Capital 178,000
Henderson, Capital 140,500
Total assets $750,000 Total liabilities and equity $750,000
(a) Cash 500,000
Loss from liquidation 50,000
Equipment 200,000
Land 350,000
(b) Masco, Capital (50,000 * 2/5) 20,000
Short, Capital (50,000 * 2/5) 20,000
Henderson, Capital (50,000 * 1/5) 10,000
Loss from liquidation 50,000
(c) Accounts Payable 221,500
Cash 221,500
(d) Masco, Capital (210,000 – 20,000) 190,000
Short, Capital (178,000 – 20,000) 158,000
Henderson, Capital (140,500 – 10,000) 130,500
Cash (200,000 + 500,000 – 221,500) 478,500
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership
145. Tower, Knight, and Spears are partners who share income and loss in a 3:2:2 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Tower, $332,000; Knight, $124,000; and Spears, $214,000. Spears decides to withdraw from the partnership, and the partners agree not to have the assets revalued upon Spears’ retirement. Prepare journal entries to record Spears’ withdrawal from the partnership under each of the following separate assumptions: Spears (a) sells his interest to Conner for $200,000 after Tower and Knight approve the entry of Conner as a partner; (b) is paid $214,000 in partnership cash for his equity; (c) is paid $205,000 in partnership cash for his equity; (d) is paid $220,000 in partnership cash for his equity.
(a) Spears, Capital 214,000
Conner, Capital 214,000
(b) Spears, Capital 214,000
Cash 214,000
(c) Spears, Capital 214,000
Tower, Capital (9,000 * 3/5) 5,400
Knight, Capital (9,000 * 2/5) 3,600
Cash 205,000
(d) Spears, Capital 214,000
Tower, Capital (6,000 * 3/5) 3,600
Knight, Capital (6,000 * 2/5) 2,400
Cash 220,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
146. Tower, Knight, and Spears are partners who share income and loss in a 4:2:2 ratio. The partnership’s capital balances are as follows: Tower, $292,000; Knight, $114,000; and Spears, $194,000. Damsel is admitted to the partnership on March 1 with a 25% equity. Prepare the journal entries to record Damsel’s entry into the partnership under each of the following separate assumptions: Damsel invests (a) $200,000; (b) $180,000; and (c) $240,000.
(a) Cash 200,000
Damsel, Capital (800,000 * .25) 200,000
(b) Cash 180,000
Tower, Capital (15,000 * 4/8) 7,500
Knight, Capital (15,000 * 2/8) 3,750
Spears, Capital (15,000 * 2/8) 3,750
Damsel, Capital (780,000 * .25) 195,000
(c) Cash 240,000
Tower, Capital (30,000 * 4/8) 15,000
Knight, Capital (30,000 * 2/8) 7,500
Spears, Capital (30,000 * 2/8) 7,500
Damsel, Capital (840,000 * .25) 210,000
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
147. On May 1, Gosworth and Jordan formed a partnership. Gosworth contributed cash of $100,000 and equipment valued at $142,000. Jordan contributed land valued at $130,000 and a building valued at $250,000. The partnership also assumed responsibility for Jordan’s $120,000 long-term note payable associated with the land and building. The partners agreed to share income as follows: Gosworth is to receive a salary allowance of $38,000, both are to receive an annual interest allowance of 8% of their beginning-year capital investments, and any remaining income or loss is to be shared equally. During the year, Gosworth withdrew $40,000 and Jordan withdrew $42,000 cash. After the adjusting and closing entries are made to the revenue and expense accounts at the end of the year, the Income Summary account had a credit balance of $140,000. Prepare the journal entries to record (a) the partners’ initial capital investments, (b) their cash withdrawals, and (c) closing of both the Withdrawals and Income Summary accounts.
(a) Cash 100,000
Equipment 142,000
Land 130,000
Building 250,000
Long-term note payable 120,000
Gosworth, Capital 242,000
Jordan, Capital 260,000
(b) Gosworth, Withdrawals 40,000
Jordan, Withdrawals 42,000
Cash 82,000
(c) Gosworth, Capital 40,000
Jordan, Capital 42,000
Gosworth, Withdrawals 40,000
Jordan, Withdrawals 42,000
Income Summary 140,000
Gosworth, Capital 88,280
Jordan, Capital 51,720
Share to Gosworth Share to Jordan Income Allocated
Total net income $140,000
Salary Allowance $38,000 (38,000)
Balance of income $102,000
Allocated as interest
Gosworth (8% on $242,000) 19,360
Jordan (8% on $260,000) 20,800 (40,160)
Balance of income $61,840
Allocated equally 30,920 30,920 (61,840)
Shares of the partners $88,280 $51,720 $0
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
148. Mesner’s and Sanchez’s company is organized as a partnership. At the prior year-end, Mesner’s equity balance was $258,000 and Sanchez’s was $212,000. For the current year, partnership net income is $125,000 ($75,000 allocated to Mesner and $50,000 allocated to Sanchez); withdrawals are $77,000 ($40,000 for Mesner and $37,000 for Sanchez). Compute the total partnership return on equity and the individual partner return on equity ratios.
Total partnership return on equity = Net Income/Average equity
= $125,000/[($470,000 + $518,000)/2]
= $125,000/$494,000 = 25.3%
Mesner’s partner return on equity = Partner net income/Average partner equity
= $75,000/[($258,000 + $293,000)/2]
= $75,000/$275,500 = 27.2%
Sanchez’s partner return on equity = Partner net income/Average partner equity
= $50,000/[($212,000 + $225,000)/2]
= $50,000/$218,500 = 22.9%
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Resource Management
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
Topic: Partner Return on Equity
Fill in the Blank Questions
149. The life of a partnership is ____________________ in duration.
limited
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
150. A ________________ is an unincorporated association of two or more people to pursue a business for profit as co-owners.
partnership
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
151. __________________ means that partners can commit or bind the partnership to any contract within the scope of the partnership business.
Mutual agency
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
152. __________________ implies that each partner in a partnership can be called on to personally pay a partnership’s debts.
Unlimited liability
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
153. A partnership that has at least two classes of partners, general and limited, allows the limited partners to have no personal liability beyond the amounts they invest in the partnership, and the limited partners have no active role except as specified in the partnership agreement is a ___________________ partnership.
limited
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
154. A partnership designed to protect innocent partners from malpractice or negligence claims resulting from the acts of other partners is a ________________________ partnership.
limited liability
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
155. A relatively new form of business organization that protects partners with limited liability, allows limited partners to assume an active management role, and is taxed as a partnership is a ______________________________.
limited liability company (or LLC)
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
156. Partners in a partnership are not taxed on their withdrawals, but rather on _____________________________.
share of partnership income
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-C1 Identify characteristics of partnerships and similar organizations.
Topic: Partnership Form of Organization
157. Partner net income divided by average partner equity equals ______________________.
Partner return on equity
AACSB: Communication
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Risk Analysis
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-A1 Compute partner return on equity and use it to evaluate partnership performance.
158. When a partner invests in a partnership, his/her capital account is __________ for the invested amount.
credited
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P1 Prepare entries for partnership formation.
Topic: Organizing a Partnership
159. During the closing process, partner’s capital accounts are _______________ for their share of net income and _________________ for their share of net loss.
credited; debited
answers must appear in this order
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
160. During the closing process, each partner’s withdrawals account is closed to _________________________.
that partner’s capital account
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
161. If partners agree on how to share income, but say nothing about losses, then losses are shared ___________________.
in the same manner as income
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P2 Allocate and record income and loss among partners.
Topic: Dividing Income or Loss
162. A partner can be admitted into a partnership by _________________________ or by __________________________________.
purchasing an interest from a current partner; investing cash or other net assets into the partnership
answers can appear in any order
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
163. If a partner withdraws from a partnership and the recorded value of his or her equity is overstated, then a bonus goes to _________________________; if the recorded value of the withdrawing partner’s equity is understated, then a bonus goes to ____________________.
the remaining partners; the withdrawing partner
answers must appear in this order
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 12-P3 Account for the admission and withdrawal of partners.
Topic: Admission and Withdrawal of Partners
164. At least one partner having a debit balance in his/her capital account at the point of the final distribution of cash is known as a _________________________.
capital deficiency
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
AICPA: BB Industry
AICPA: FN Measurement
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 12-P4 Prepare entries for partnership liquidation.
Topic: Liquidation of a Partnership

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